1. He will probably become more aggressive with food items once he's comfortable in his surroundings. The "rumors" are true, they are missiles, or as I refer to them mouse torpedoes.

2. If you read some of the threads below, you'll see that split ventral scales have been theorized to be evidence of a genetic flaw due to inbreeding. Doesn't necessarily mean you snake is doomed or will need tutoring in grade school, but it is something most breeders are making an effort to avoid through outcrossing if possible.

Dale