For new keepers, f/t (in my opinion) is easier to feed and is better for the snake. Live can fight back potentially harming the snake. How often they shed depends on how old the snake is and how much/often it's being fed. My 1 yr old ball python sheds about once every 6 weeks, while being fed once a week. I would top off the water as needed and change the water every 2-3 days.
Hope this helps.
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