You are off to a good start. You have done a decent job of cluttering up all the empty space in the tanks, and that is a good thing.

I'm not as adamant about two identical hides, I only use one in my tubs and my snakes do fine. Or at least they have for the last two years.

It's a good thing if he eats that easy for you. That is a good sign. He undoubtedly was quite hungry, and just decided since all this stuff was going on anyway, maybe he'd better eat while he could. The real tell will be if he eats again in a week to 10 days.

I'm glad you are willing to make adjustments in your husbandry as you learn. Some people are not, and that is tough.

Gale