I also second the request to feed the snakes in their own enclosure and not on the floor. I have very little room to work with and my snakes get fed inside their enclosure.

Also there is no need to hold the snake that way. I have some pretty aggressive snakes that I have to handle for weighing purposes and to clean their cage, and I've never had to hold them behind their head to the point they are opening their mouth. And I'm not so sure about that factoid about pressing on jaw bones makes their mouth open. I have had to give oral medication to a snake and I had to hold him behind his head. And with all his wiggling, I'm pretty sure I pressed those jaw bones a bit but he never opened his mouth because of that. You are pressing too hard on his head and neck. If the snake is that aggressive, you need to take the time to calm him down and get him used to handling.

On his coloration and pattern, I'd say he is a nice, reduced pattern normal male. I love his pattern.