Well first if you haven't yet please check out the care sheet as it has sooooo much information and pls be sure that you have your temps set up correctly.

I have 2 from the shows and they drank allot when they got home. She could be getting ready to shed as mine will rub their head against the moisture on the tank when they are getting ready to.

Also you do not have to feed in a seperate tub. They will not get aggressive when you put your hand in the tank. They know the difference!! I did this too when I got my first snake. I found it to be a pain in the butt and often times it would stress out the snake.

Ok...hope this helps....welcome to the forum and the addiction!!