` I got my babies from NERD [New England Reptile Dist.], almost six years ago. The sent me healthy and CALM babies. They were easy to deal with because they were not stressed. Their behavior as babies was so easy going, it was hard to believe. NERD even refused to ship to me, until they felt the weather was right. Mine have grown into very gentle and calm adults. Lots of pix of their behavior, earlier in this forum. I know of lots of sellers with traumatized, wild-caught, nasty, and unhealthy, little babies for sale, advertised as otherwise. If picking one out in person, I would want several days to observe it, before committing. There may be other reputable breeders than NERD. They're the only one I know enough to trust.
` They're all individuals, and behave differently. They are much stronger than the other Boids. So, if they want to, they can really move. When they decide to hold on and stay someplace, you might persuade them, but you won't force them. I have worn some of mine for quite a while, when they decided they wanted to stay put.
` As neonates, I fed mine once a week. As they grew I slowly increased the interval. Now, as adults, I feed them at 3 to 6 week intervals. They let me know when they are hungry. With babies, or adults, I let them digest and eliminate, before more food is offered. As adults, their digestive system needs to atrophy, between feedings. When I feed them, I feed them as much as it takes to satisfy them. I do not feed oversize food items. I NEVER feed live food. I think feeding pre-killed makes them better pets.
` If you get the right animals, to begin with, and you give them the right husbandry and attention, they are a pleasure to keep. The behavior of an apex predator, in captivity, can be fascinating. They are just laid-back, not afraid of, or bothered by, anything. Their environmental needs are different from many other Boids, however.
` Look out for this: Even though Yellows are not the giants that Greens are, they are still big STRONG constrictors. A pissy baby can turn into a dangerous adult. I have managed to calm about 50% of the aggressive adults brought to me ( most of them were stressed beyond belief ). The others are behind-the-glass, hook and tong, critters. The first few months of their life can determine their behavior, permanently.
` There are a bunch of posts and pictures earlier in this forum about husbandry. It would be worth your time to go over them. Any specific questions, ask away.
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