Thanks Instar
I've got a double victory.

I was able to trick my scrubbie hatchie into eating, by holding the pinkie (trying a pinkie because I'm desperate, won't eat anything else) in a position, so when he strikes at it, the whole thing is in his mouth, and it is too much hassle for him to spit it out (what he normally does). I did this and while he was pondering what to do, I covered his tank with a towel and quickly exited the room. Four hours later I checked, and NO PINKIE!! Usually, I'll check the next morning and whatever I fed him is lying on the floor. So, I'll do this for a couple of days, and hope he will then move onto something bigger.
I'm very happy

Thanks to all that helped me with the problem with their great advice.
~N