Yes I tried to make some subtle movements just enough to make it appear alive. No matter where I moved it or how I moved it he followed right next to it, poised to strike he just never did. I am not sure if maybe it wasn't warm enough or what. Or it could just be that it was his first time with F/T. Either way I am glad he ended up taking it. I wish I could have seen it, I am just curious if he just started eating it, or struck and squeezed it or what since it was just laying on top of the hide.