Ok, one at a time, here we go. I see you have a few questions and will try my best to answer them fully.
First allow the snake to settle in, leave it alone for at least 5 days to settle down and relax in its new home during this time do not try to feed. Handle it as little as possible during this time.
As far as the breeder goes, they would not be that good of a breeder if they were selling snakes that have not fed several times. What I would do is pick a night that you would like to feed weekly that you know you have the time to feed and try your selected night when it comes up next, after the settle in time. Feeding at night is best since they are nocturnal. For the feeder size I stick to feeding whatever size will leave just a slight buldge in the snakes thickest section. For you that will PROBABALY be a mouse hopper or a rat fuzzy, a rat feeder will always be bigger than a mouse feeder with the same designation. Meaning that a rat fuzzy does not equal a mouse fuzzy and would more closely fit a mouse hopper. This is not set is stone and two different sources will both have fuzzies but one may be much larger than the other. When you find a source you like stick with it so you learn their sizings. To hit your question, NO, a rat fuzzy does not equal a adult mouse it would be closer to a hopper.
Im kinda scratching my head about why you would buy an animal you are afraid of. But being willing to get over your fear is good, so good luck. As far as your BP biting you, relax. Even if it does happen you probably wont even feel it or realize it happened until it is done. Snake hooks and gloves are really not needed and I would suggest facing your fear head on and not using them. If you think you really need to wear gloves make sure that they are soft and you can feel things well, they will not make it strike more. Your gloves will still have your scent on them. Wearing a thick glove that doesn allow you to feel the snakes body could lead to you gripping to tightly and hurting it. My BP will sometimes hiss if its in a hide and I disturb it but it has never tried to strike. It also has the ability to determine what is food and not. Now some snakes will strike more than others but BP are usually very good about not striking everything that moves. Mine will lay in its hide and look out. I can wave my fingers in front of the opening or even stick them in the opening to open the hide and she has never taken a shot at me. However as soon as I lower a feeder if front of the opening she strikes like lightning. When you want to take your snake out just lift the hide and give it a second to realize what is happening, then calmly and confidently lift the snake supporting it as you bring it out. You will probably find that it just balls up concealing its head. Thats the way they protect themselves.
Your other animals should not cause any aggression towards you but do be sure to wash your hands before you handle your snake if you have done ANYTHING with the other animals. Failing to do so is a good way to confuse your snake and it may strike just because you smell like food.
Also I suggest keeping notes for your new pet. Keep track of feeding, cleanings, water changes, sheds, etc. I track everything I do or they do. I will even track when I placed new items in the cage. I know thats alittle much but aleast keep track of feeding, cleanings, and sheds if nothing else so if a problem comes up you will have the information for the vet.
Im sure some of the other members have noticed I can be alittle long winded but I believe if you are going to answer the post answer everything and add the things the person didnt know to ask. I hope this helps you out.
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