hi ball python.net im justin, i just picked up my new boid this week and im looking for some new pointers for begginers,
i have... 10 gal tank w/cover, lamp w/ day/night bulbs, half log hideout, hollow tree w/vine, thermometers, and a hygrometer, small water dish, shreded bark bedding(is astroturf better?), a heating pad, and of course my snake which id say without measuring is 1-1.5 feet,
i got him healty at a local pet store that is pretty reputable,
i have fed him one pinkie which is what the lady at the pet store said to feed him but he ate it so fast and ass end first that it makes me think he should be eating something bigger?
my other major questions/concerns are..
1. what should be my humidity goal?
2. is my water dish too small?
3. how often do they shed/should i feed?
4. handling rules?
5. are pinkies big enough right now?
6. is it odd that it seems like hes been trying to escape on and off for a few days (searching all over the tank bumping his nose on the glass) or is he getting used to his new home.
so thats what i have please tell me what i need, im new to BP's and snakes in general so any helpful tips and im all ears..
im going to search the forums for some answers but any help would be appreciated.

heres a few photos i took today

keep in mind when using my hand as a scaler that i have very above average size hands