As a California native I am really leaning to a little piece of home and taking on a Rosy Boa.

I have the enclosure and husbandry elements ready (still need to pick up some manzanita and rock for that down home touch) but I have a few questions if anyone has had some for years or experience with them.

What is the all time best substrate? I lived around so many rosy's and played with them as a little girl in my grandparent's property but I was wondering...

Sanichips, hemp, or dry Reptile Prime?

Every bit of information says humidity needs to be kept under control including water but how is shed? Do they benefit from a humid hide during shed? Do you keep a water bowl at all times or remove during feeding?

How are they switching to f/t? I am going to be very particular where I would get one and would love a yearling if possible but I am not sure about their feeding response. I have read they have a strong food response so is feeding a hatchling as potentially challenging as a ball python or have your pets been aggressive eaters?

Anyone have tips on top Rosy breeders? Morph Market is pretty much dominated by Strictly Reptiles but I am not familiar with them.