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Although I don't work with Children's pythons, I do work with the closely related Stimson's python. Comparing the size of the snake to the size of the hands, I'd say that the snake is a pretty normal size for a year and a half old. I would feed that snake a weanling mouse once a week, if it were mine.
The nuzzle and bite could be a feeding bite, but it could also be a defensive bite. I have had the occasional Stimson's do the same thing, and milk snakes are notorious for this behavior. This isn't abnormal, considering the new housing and new person it is being exposed to. More than likely, it will settle down with time.
Regarding the pattern; at this point, the adult coloration should have mostly come in. That being the case, this appears to be a Spotted, rather than a Children's python. A photo of the parents should help confirm that one way or another.
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