I'm sure other more experienced folks will chime in here, but there is another active thread here that talks about snakes eating while in shed. http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...Eating-in-Blue
You'll see that many many of our snakes readily eat while in shed, although there are some that don't. But there's nothing wrong with them eating, if they will, while in shed. Because you don't know what your snake will do yet since she's young and new to you, I would at least offer her a meal and see what she does. I'm guessing she'll eat...
And I mist my snake, who's kept on cypress, to boost humidity during a shed cycle. Because the cypress seems to hold moisture a bit better then aspen, that seems to work well enough. Both aspen and cypress are resistent to mold so that shouldn't be a problem unless you're soaking it. It doesn't need to be that wet. Some people like to give their snakes a soak when they are entering shed. Fill a small tub with about 1/2" of warm water - or just enough to come about 1/2 way up your snake's body if she's small - and let her soak for about 15-20 minutes or so. Don't leave her unattended.
Hope this helps!
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