Hi Paul!

So exciting to read about Europe-resident coachwhips!
Such a fascinating snake, kinda more handsome version of the Montpellier snake, but on the other hand much trickier!
My pair of yearlings are currently brumating in my cellar (some 12 °C, I'm not very comfortable with Mr. Fahrenheit).
I hate to have to say something against Sighthunter's statements, but my specimens (Texas captive-born westerns) indeed discontinued feeding after a good start elicited by a rather long time (including first winter rest!) of assistance.

Wish you all the best for 2008!

Benjamin