1) When is it appropriate to handle her, since I just got her on Sunday? At least a week, and not until she has eaten. Also, after I have her feeding regularly, how often should I be handling her? As often as she's comfy with it. Also, should I even be handling her until I can get her to feed a few times? No Its so tempting because shes my first pet and I am eager to play with her. I understand about stress issues though, and that is why I have been patient.

2) When is it appropriate to try and feed her? Wait at least 5-7 days Her previous owner was feeding her pretty regularly, shes almost 3.5 feet and 3 years old. not sure how much she weighs but shes definitely bigger than her male counterpart Monty (owned by another friend)

3) When my UTH comes, I am a little confused on how to use Foil Tape. Do I buy just regular foil tape from home depot, and stick the sticky side of the tape to the sticky side of the heat pad? Generally foil tape is used to secure flexwatt, if you are using a sticky heat pad, foil tape is not needed. Then foil tape my thermoSTAT probe under the tank, and then foil tape the heat pad over top? Is it 100% that this is fire-proof / won't cause a fire? place the thermostat probe to stcky heat pad then adhere to bottom of tank, your thermometer should be adhered to the inside of tank, using a hot glue gun, NEVER use tape inside enclosure
Thats it for now : P I would really appreciate if I could get some advice. Thanks !!