She's not likely to eat the dry powdered crestie food. You're supposed to mix it with water until it's about the consistency of a milkshake, then put it in a little container for her to eat. I use the caps from bottled water, because they don't sell dishes small enough for crestie hatchlings. The exo terra is a bit large for her at that size. I keep my baby cresties in kritter keepers until they're big enough to go into a larger enclosure. If the enclosure is too large, she will not be likely to find her food and might starve. It's best not to handle her for at least the first two weeks until she's more comfortable and feels it's safe to eat. I know it's tempting to hold her, but it's best not to stress her with handling too soon. Just remember to maintain her humidity cycle and keep her at temps between 65 and 82 F, and she should do OK for you. She needs a small hide to feel safe. Her tummy is only about the size of her eyeball, so you might not notice any food missing at first. If you see droppings, you'll know she's eating.
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