Questions about feeding my new snake

[abby1013]

Well first thing, no handling until he starts eating. What is your set up and temps?
What was the snake eating before you?
I would also not feed in a separate container, that is probably a big reason why he didn't eat.
Feeding inside the cage does not cause aggression.

I have a 20 gallon long tank. The hot side stays around 88-90 and the cool side stays in the low 80's. There is a ceramic heat emitter and under tank heater. It has all the usual stuff like hides, water, and some branches to climb on. I was always told to feed in a separate container mainly so bedding doesn't stick to the food. Should I worry about that? The snake has been a good eater and ate one week ago so I know I have no need to panic yet, I just don't want it to be because of something I am doing.