We got an appx one-month-old DHL a week ago. We ordered Harvester Ants right away. They were supposed to be to us in 3 days, instead we just received them today...7 days later. In the meantime, we've been feeding him one week crickets (made sure they were far smaller than the size of his head). He was eating about 10 per day. Yesterday, we got some smaller ones and he ended up eating about 20 or so. He's been wagging his tail and seeming very healthy. We finally got the ants today and fed him appx 30. He looks really full. I'm concerned he over-ate, because he was so happy about having the right food. Also, he ate SO much more yesterday than the previous days... I expected there to be more waste, but his little poop was about the same size as previous days (he's been defecating every day, so I took that as a good sign). Anyway, he's showing no negative signs, but I'm concerned I may have over fed the little guy. How much are these young ones expected to eat daily? And also how close to "sun-down" should they be fed? I know they need the heat to properly digest.

I've read a lot on these guys, but haven't been able to find many specifics regarding young ones.

Any help would be great. Thanks!

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