Hi, recently left the fish hobby and decided to venture into the snake hobby. The initial plan was a ball python, did all my research and was ready to go for buying one this week. However today noticed an ad online for a Striped Corn snake and many accessories for cheap. Long story short, didn't like the tank and environment the snake was in, was extremely dirty and the owner said the snake only eats once a month. Didn't want to keep it with the guy so I bought it off him.

Extremely friendly, good with handling. Will be doing a complete clean up of her tank tomorrow. Just had a few questions.

1) How often do you guys do a full clean, and do you use bleach or just hot water?

2) Currently have a heat pad and a red light. Which would you prefer? Do you guys ever spray your tank.

3) Might be switching to Aspen as that was the plan with the python but he gave me a brand new package of Zoo Med coconut fibre which I didn't want to let go to waste. How often do these snakes do their business, if I spot clean do I need to sift through the fibres or should I be good for a clean up every month.

4) Does the water bowl need to be able to fit the whole snake. She's about 2 years old, few feet long.

5) How often should she be eating? She eats fuzzy mouse, how many should she be eating in one sitting?

6) Handling, how often do you guys hold your Corns.

Any other suggestions. Sorry for the long post just want to make sure I do a good job for her.

Thanks in advance!