I appreciate your input.
See, I worked in a museum as an educator for a while, and the ball python they had was about 7-8 years old, a male. He was the most chill snake I've ever met. Happily ate 1-2 large mice a week, with a public audience, in a glass tank. He was used regularly in 20 minute educational programs that involved children. Other than that, he spent all day sleeping, and if you took him out, he'd sleep on your lap. Or..well, he still does.
So, that's what I was used to
Otherwise...I have a 3 year old bearded dragon that I raised from 2 months of age. I exposed her all varieties in color and type of vegetables, as well as insects as a juvenile. She ate all of them, but as soon as she hit adulthood she became almost defiant picky.
I'm just hoping you're right and he settles in nicely. Thank you