All of the advice you have received so far is right on target and the direct result of many years of captive care by some very dedicated folks.
One thing I would like to add is to make certain your enclosure is large enough for the specimen you are keeping. Drymarchon are very active snakes and need plenty of room to roam.
Also, keep any wound to the rostral (nose) area clean, I prefer to use 2% Chlorhexidine gluconate diluted in water for this, and the application of an antibacterial ointment, such as Neosporin of Silva sulfadine, should give you even more peace of mind..

Best regards,

Jeff

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