It's good your really set on this, I'd say for the basic info you were looking for, try reptic zone, i look on ther sometimes...
http://www.repticzone.com/caresheets/1024.html
also continue to ask experienced people on this great site, one person i know who has an experience with all different kinds of snakes is
lazyguy123 people who have owned hog islands b4-- again if you arent near a herp store getting the actual snake might be a bit difficult, but im sure you can get one with the determination you have now =) gudluck keep me posted
