Very nice looking guy. Mine likes to soak after a meal. But after pooping it will stay on the cage floor. They do like to climb too if given the chance. For being 2.5 years old, he seems like a little guy. Mines right about a year old and is reaching 5ft and big enough around for a medium rat each week. I really dont know anyone else with yellows so I'm unsure if mine or yours is more of the normal growth rate. Beautiful snake non the less.