hahah, earthworms are the easiest to find in my area and tht's just wht i feed mine. nothins else, and he looks very healthy. i also realise tht he grew a bit from the first i bought him, which is a good sign. im desperate to handfeed him. any luck on you?
handfeeding is definitely possible for bichirs. I used to do that with my albinos and senegals. Just don't create so much movement with your hands.