Thanks! I also found a page doing a search that answered both questions. There is a link below. There are some general hints here as well. Also help on how to kill them nasty manitraps =) Though I found a different way. I ran around an area near the castle in the woods and they get stuck! I don't remember until I map again. This is a great way if you want to get exp. before you do the Serp Temple without going in to the castle area.
http://www.seastop.com/wwhints.htm