I feed him large crickets with there rear legs removed. I put seven in at night and there gone by morning or hiding. I just bought red wigglers for him and also med size crickets in case they are to big. He is hiding now. I'm sure he will e out in a few hrs. He does not appear to have any side bulge like people say there's have. So I'm not sure. I haven't found any poop in his tank or his holes.????