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I acquired an adult pair of recently imported yellowtails, originating from Paraguay, in mid-November. The male started feeding right away on f/t chicks. After two weeks, the female finally started on f/t quail and moved onto chicks. These snakes are easy to handle, once you've picked them up. The male shed two days ago and is pictured here. The female appears to be gravid and is in a shed.

Those are awesome. Are they the ones from Ben Siegal? Glad to hear they're doing well and feeding. How are their temprements?
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BigT
There is a difference between ignorance and stupidity. The ignorant can be taught, stupidity is beyond our control.
1.2 P. m. melanoleucus B/W N. J. Northern Pines
1.2 P. d. deppei Mexican Pines
2.2 P. l. lineaticollis Linis or Lined Pines
1.2 P. m. lodingi Black Pines
0.3 P. c. sayi Kingsville X Stillwater red bulls
1.1 Drymarchon melenurus Blacktail Cribo
1.2 D. corais Yellowtail Cribos
1.2 M. s. cheynei Jungle Carpet
2.6 L. p. pyromelana Arizona Mt. Kings
1.1 L. g. californiae B/W Cali kings
0.0.3 M. f. flagellum Eastern Coachwhips
1.2 G. m. bottegoi Western Plated lizards

Yes, they are. When you pick them up from their cages for cleaning they're fine. When you approach them from holding cage to return them they're quite defensive. Once you're holding them they keep moving but haven't bitten. They act much like racers rather than the captive born/raised Eastern and Texas indigos I'm used to.

I would expect a little attitude being adult W/C's. I'm real glad to hear they are doing well for you and quite possibly gravid. That is awesome. Keep us posted on their progress.
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BigT
There is a difference between ignorance and stupidity. The ignorant can be taught, stupidity is beyond our control.
1.2 P. m. melanoleucus B/W N. J. Northern Pines
1.2 P. d. deppei Mexican Pines
2.2 P. l. lineaticollis Linis or Lined Pines
1.2 P. m. lodingi Black Pines
0.3 P. c. sayi Kingsville X Stillwater red bulls
1.1 Drymarchon melenurus Blacktail Cribo
1.2 D. corais Yellowtail Cribos
1.2 M. s. cheynei Jungle Carpet
2.6 L. p. pyromelana Arizona Mt. Kings
1.1 L. g. californiae B/W Cali kings
0.0.3 M. f. flagellum Eastern Coachwhips
1.2 G. m. bottegoi Western Plated lizards

Steve,

Beautiful snakes! I would love the chance to see them sometime.

Happy New Year to you and your family!

Chris

Beautiful animals. Sound like they are settling in fine.

Stunning animals!

- Mike
mikesreptiles.webs.com

Here's the update. Female shed 12/31 and continues to feed on chicks. I'm assuming she's not gravid. Following professional advice, I've treated both snakes for internal parasites with Drontal Plus. Will repeat in two weeks. (Thanks, Regis) If you're looking for Paraguay hatchlings contact Alan B. Maybe he'll part with some after his eggs hatch.