the most important thing about sheds is that it all comes off. ideally it would come off in 1 piece but a dozen pieces is fine as long as your snake fully sheds.

i don't have experience in force feeding/assisted feeding. maybe others can chime in on that subject. i know know that it's a last resort, usually reserved for babies that have never eaten or sick animals. also again keep in mind that BP's a finicky. some are fine with only eating a few times a year. some pig out and then fast. some eat weekly.