Thanks!

1) I can definitely do the paper towel under the food thing... he's a pretty "clean" eater but it can't hurt.

2) In the wild, how do they deal with dirt/debris that they might ingest while picking up food off the ground?

3) So is he a garter or a ribbon?

4) I'd prefer not to handle him, and to be honest, I'm not really sure how to even start to "tame" him... never had a snake before.