Deborah is our best resource for all things hognose, so you're in great hands with her guiding you. I adopted a hognose almost a year ago who was struggling with two previous owners (I started a few threads on Cosmo if you choose to read them). So I followed Deb's advice to a T and Cosmo has been thriving since.
From what I can see, that enclosure is way to big and way to exposed. I would switch to a smaller enclosure with more privacy. Also, the prey seems too big at a glance based on the photo you shared.
Getting the snake's weight is very important, grab a scale fro the kitchen section at Wal-Mart, $15 or less.
Anyway, follow Deb's advice to a T and you'll get your snake eating. It may take a little time, patience and trial and error, but she'll get you there
Also, are you handling the snake?? If so I advise little to no handling until the snake is eating regularly.
Good luck, keep us posted!
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