Thanks so much for the detailed advice. Until the larger tub arrives I'm moving him into a medium sized tub with two hides. Maybe he will like it better and chill out. I'll try to get him eating again with a small live rat. I know snake death occurs when the owner walks away (which I would never do), but I'd hate for my boy to get bitten before I can react or something. But I understand the risk is low and I'll give it a shot.