I haven't posted on here in forever but my two year old is the same way. Mostly stays in his hide and will only eat live medium rats (I've spent a fortune trying to switch to f/t and I've settled on live) After reading Warren Booth's information on feeding, I have spread out my feedings to once every three weeks. Everyone has their own method but its a sure way for me to know he's hungry (less of a chance of him refusing and having to deal with a live medium rat) and not over feeding him. Awesome pics!