Q1: 5% bleach solution will be fine for the initial cleaning, no rubbing alcohol needed unless there are stains you are trying to remove. When you have an animal, look online (Bean Farm, Big Apple for example) for cleaners that are safe with the animal inside the cage.

Q2: Use a humid hide for any kingsnake (plastic food storage container with a hole in the side/top and filled with slightly damp sphagnum moss, place partially over the heater) and the venting issue is not an issue. Top, side, doesn't matter. If you can't find spare parts for the side/back vents, then don't use them.

Q3: Explained above. Whatever is easiest for you or you have parts for. Kings love PVC pipe at ground level. I don't know what they would do with it elevated like that, but try it? Other types of snakes would use it, like baby carpet pythons.

Flexwatt is the only heater you need for kings. Air temps, as long as not too high, are not much of an issue for kings. So you can save money and just use Flexwatt.

UV is not needed we are always told, but it will not hurt, and who knows, maybe a little is a benefit. It will provide a light cycle if nothing else. Up to you.

Q4: You like biggger, hungry kings? Then a Florida or Eastern king is great. You like mountain kings? Then an Arizona mtn (pyro or knoblochi) would be great. A desert Cal king is always a classic. With a cage that size, anything king will be fine.

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