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Re: Yafe - Albino Carpet - FINAL - Progression Thread
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Originally Posted by dakski
Awsome colour and markings on yafe
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Re: Yafe - Albino Carpet - FINAL - Progression Thread
Yafe is really starting to stretch out now Dave. His colors look amazing too.
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Re: Yafe - Albino Carpet - FINAL - Progression Thread
Yafe had a good shed last night. He also left me some presents. Dry, he's now 980G!
He's still happily eating medium rats. Lately it's been every 3 weeks because of the basement issues, but I hope soon he'll be back to every two weeks. He doesn't seem any worse for the wear and his colors are popping!
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I think a little more distance now & then between meals doesn't hurt a thing, & might actually help our snakes so they don't pack on excess weight with their cushy captive lifestyles. Yafe sure couldn't ask for a more attentive keeper anyway. :cool: Glad to hear that all is well with your snakes- I know you've been worried & have a lot to deal with.
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Re: Yafe - Albino Carpet - FINAL - Progression Thread
Yafe is doing great. Katie held him today and he looks awesome, as does Katie, who seems happy, even holding a wiggly CP! He's not too bad, but definitely moves more than the Boas. He's very curious and active. Part of what I love about him. He does calm down pretty quickly and was chilling on Katie's shoulders after a little bit. He's getting some real size to him - girth and he's getting longer for sure.
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They're both looking great- I'm not at all surprised that Katie has warmed up to your awesome snakes- I think it was inevitable. :D
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Re: Yafe - Albino Carpet - FINAL - Progression Thread
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Originally Posted by Bogertophis
They're both looking great- I'm not at all surprised that Katie has warmed up to your awesome snakes- I think it was inevitable. :D
That makes one of us! Katie's still a little hot and cold with them sometimes, but she's generally very good with them.
She held everyone today as the basement is a mess and I had to clean and change water bowls etc. Of course, we are organizing and the "holding container" is being used for storage of reptile supplies while we reorganize this week.
Either way, I am always happy when the love of my life spends time with the critters.
In Katie's defense, it's a lot, 11 reptiles, and she worries about me when I am not feeling well (which has been often) and I worry about taking care of them properly. She wants them to be a positive for me, which they are overwhelmingly are.
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Re: Yafe - Albino Carpet - FINAL - Progression Thread
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Originally Posted by dakski
That makes one of us! Katie's still a little hot and cold with them sometimes, but she's generally very good with them...
Well it sure doesn't show in your pictures, anyway. :snake:
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Re: Yafe - Albino Carpet - FINAL - Progression Thread
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His yellow is so pure & bright! And he sure IS growing! :D
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Re: Yafe - Albino Carpet - FINAL - Progression Thread
Yafe hit 1,045G dry today. Below are some pics of me holding him and one with him stuffed with a medium rat from a week or so ago.
He's doing amazing. I cannot believe this guy is doing so well! It makes me so proud. Considering what he went through and that fed ex lost him and he came with a horrible RI at 105G! What a success story! I couldn't be happier with him. He's really an awesome snake and hasn't given so much as a hiccup since then.
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He's gorgeous & HUGE now! And you worked a miracle on him, you have every right to brag after getting him back to healthy. :gj:
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Re: Yafe - Albino Carpet - FINAL - Progression Thread
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Re: Yafe - Albino Carpet - FINAL - Progression Thread
Yafe just shed. He's looking dapper. Such a bright and vibrant and handsome guy.
He had a tiny bit of stuck shed on his tail that I got off with a quick soak. However, didn't want to stress him out too much so put him back. I did some pics once he was settled in his tank again.
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His yellow is so vibrant! :cool:
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Re: Yafe - Albino Carpet - FINAL - Progression Thread
Wow such an amazing contrast to him
He's awsome Dave[emoji106][emoji106]
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Re: Yafe - Albino Carpet - FINAL - Progression Thread
Yafe looks awesome Dave and he’s getting big too!
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Re: Yafe - Albino Carpet - FINAL - Progression Thread
Yafe left a mess for me to clean up today so I had him out and cleaned his tank. I didn't get pictures today, as neither me or Katie are feeling super, and Wednesday the contractors are back so he will be in my office for a bit, with everyone else, in storage containers.
He seems bigger every time I see him these days. He's also bright bright bright!
I also want to say how blessed I am that from day one (and day one after not being sick anymore) he's been a total saint! He's really quite gentle and sweet. He's a great eater, healthy as a horse now, and still chill and calm as can be. Great combo. I do have him hook trained, but still, what a charming guy!
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Re: Yafe - Albino Carpet - FINAL - Progression Thread
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He's looking huge! You sure it's the same snake? ;)
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Re: Yafe - Albino Carpet - FINAL - Progression Thread
I weighed Yafe dry today. He's up to 1,160G and doing great. I also kind of measured him. Picture below is him spread out across his Boaphile which is 4FT wide. His head is almost touching the back of the tank and he's not straight and the depth of the tank is 2FT.
The breeder guessed he would be about 5.5-6FT, but he still seems to be growing a bit. We will see. Glad I went with the 4X2' vs. the 3X2' tank to give him a little more room. The other snakes in his stack appreciate it as well (Solana, Figment, and Shayna).
I am just so glad he's doing so incredibly well and is a happy healthy snake!
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I hate to remind you, but snakes grow their whole lives...they just slow down when they're older. And he's not even very old yet...he's what? about 5 years old? Remember how so many kids outgrow (get taller than) their parents? ;) If it makes you feel any better, I thought my FL rat snakes would stay about 6' too, but that was a foot ago. :rofl:Snakes don't listen to us, evah...
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My late Jewel had a big growth spurt late in life.
From 2019-2021 she grew quite a bit.
I have no idea if this was an individual trait, or if it happens with carpets more so than other species.
I don't consider a 9-10 year old snake "old" so seeing growth wouldn't surprise me. Seeing that your animal is only 5 years, I would expect more growth.
I never weigh my animals but when I can get them on the deck rail and they stretch out I will try to measure them.
That is a good looking snake!
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Re: Yafe - Albino Carpet - FINAL - Progression Thread
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Originally Posted by Bogertophis
I hate to remind you, but snakes grow their whole lives...they just slow down when they're older. And he's not even very old yet...he's what? about 5 years old? Remember how so many kids outgrow (get taller than) their parents? ;) If it makes you feel any better, I thought my FL rat snakes would stay about 6' too, but that was a foot ago. :rofl:Snakes don't listen to us, evah...
He's 4 1/2 years old now. Also, if I wasn't clear, I am fine if he gets bigger, I am just a little surprised at how big he is already. Yeah, grow their whole lives. I am prepared.
Thank you as always, Boger.
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Originally Posted by Gio
My late Jewel had a big growth spurt late in life.
From 2019-2021 she grew quite a bit.
I have no idea if this was an individual trait, or if it happens with carpets more so than other species.
I don't consider a 9-10 year old snake "old" so seeing growth wouldn't surprise me. Seeing that your animal is only 5 years, I would expect more growth.
I never weigh my animals but when I can get them on the deck rail and they stretch out I will try to measure them.
That is a good looking snake!
Yeah, definitely expecting more growth. How much, I have no idea. However, we will see for sure.
Thank you on how handsome he is. He's a very impressive animal and we both appreciate the compliment.
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I'm thinking that if he's this big & still so young, he might be going for a record size? :D We'll see, eh?
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Re: Yafe - Albino Carpet - FINAL - Progression Thread
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Re: Yafe - Albino Carpet - FINAL - Progression Thread
Yafe is getting bigger and as of today, I will be taking note of how long his reach/strike is :). Nothing happened, so don't get excited. I've just never seen him strike as far and fast as he did today to nail his medium rat. He was about a foot away on the ground and struck that distance plus about a foot up to get the rat as I was putting the tongs into his enclosure. BAM, POW, COIL! I wasn't fully expecting it as usually I get it closer to him before he strikes, not that he hesitates much. He was on this one in a hurry.
Again, nothing exciting to report as he went straight after the rat and had zero interest in me. I am just impressed with his new range.
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Sounds like he got your attention, lol. Usually snakes can strike a little over half their body length, so it doesn't sound to me like he did anywhere near his "max" yet- ;) But he "made you look!"
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Re: Yafe - Albino Carpet - FINAL - Progression Thread
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That YELLOW is almost blinding! :cool: You know what? No one on this planet could have done any better with this snake than you have. He's amazing!
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Re: Yafe - Albino Carpet - FINAL - Progression Thread
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Originally Posted by Bogertophis
That YELLOW is almost blinding! :cool: You know what? No one on this planet could have done any better with this snake than you have. He's amazing!
Boger,
As someone who has seen what Katie and I, and Yafe, went through when we first got him, and sees how healthy and vibrant he is now, I really appreciate that.
I think many people who have the means and desire could have saved Yafe, but I am really happy he ended up with us. Good fortune for all!
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Re: Yafe - Albino Carpet - FINAL - Progression Thread
Yep, Bog you are absolutely correct about the growth rate of snakes. They grow throughout their lives slowing ever so slightly as they age. It’s known as “ indeterminate growth”.
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Re: Yafe - Albino Carpet - FINAL - Progression Thread
Here are some pics of Yafe. He's still growing a little, but I am not sure how much. He's easily 6ft now and I imagine he will thicken up but not get much longer. The breeder guessed he wouldn't be more than 6ft. We will see. Still a cool guy.
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That deep golden yellow is amazing! Don't worry, he's not done growing either. :rofl: Keep in mind that many breeders underestimate the ultimate size of their snakes -just a bit- so they don't turn off someone that doesn't want an enormous snake. They know that once the snake is "family" that it won't matter as much. They also know that you can't hold them to it when they "guess"/"estimate" the ultimate size. ;) You only got him in 2018, right? He's YOUNG yet. (sorry, don't mean to burst your bubble, lol)
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Re: Yafe - Albino Carpet - FINAL - Progression Thread
It’s fine if he gets bigger. He’s a chill guy and I have plenty of food because of two BI’s and a dwarf BC. So it’s not like I’ll have to order food just for him.
I am glad I went with the 4x2’ and not a 3x2’ though. The other snakes in the stack aren’t complaining either.
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Re: Yafe - Albino Carpet - FINAL - Progression Thread
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Originally Posted by dakski
How old?
My late coastal grew a ton after 6 years old. She would have been 9 this month.
You may see another foot of growth in the next year or two.
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Re: Yafe - Albino Carpet - FINAL - Progression Thread
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Originally Posted by Gio
How old?
My late coastal grew a ton after 6 years old. She would have been 9 this month.
You may see another foot of growth in the next year or two.
He only got Yafe in 2018- :D I'd say easily another foot & a half, for sure, in coming years. Likely more, ultimately, & depending on a long lifespan, wouldn't you? :cool:
I just read a source that says they're known to get up to 14 feet!? :O LOL -I knew there was a reason I never looked into carpet pythons very far...
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Re: Yafe - Albino Carpet - FINAL - Progression Thread
Re: Yafe - Male Albino Carpet Python
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Great news! Katie/SunshineWalker and I decided on another addition.
Below are pictures from the breeder of Yafe, our new, about 1 1/4 year old Irian Jaya and Darwin Hybrid Albino (Het Granite) Carpet Python (his birthday is June 2nd, 2017)! ....
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;) Oops, I didn't go back far enough to find Yafe's age- Happy (barely-belated) hatch-day, Yafe! :D Now 5.... :fest:
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Re: Yafe - Albino Carpet - FINAL - Progression Thread
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Originally Posted by Bogertophis
He only got Yafe in 2018- :D I'd say easily another foot & a half, for sure, in coming years. Likely more, ultimately, & depending on a long lifespan, wouldn't you? :cool:
I just read a source that says they're known to get up to 14 feet!? :O LOL -I knew there was a reason I never looked into carpet pythons very far...
He is a hybrid of Irian Jaya and Darwin, the two smallest carpet python species. They usually don't get as big as other carpet species and usually not more than 6+ feet. We will see. I'll keep feeding him and we will see where he ends up. Again, happy I got a bigger tank than was recommended.
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Re: Yafe - Albino Carpet - FINAL - Progression Thread
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Originally Posted by Bogertophis
I just read a source that says they're known to get up to 14 feet!? :O LOL -I knew there was a reason I never looked into carpet pythons very far...
B- I’m not sure I’d trust that information source. Typically the largest carpets are gonna top out at 10’ max and those are very rare. Most large adults are only between 6-8’. My largest carpets are about 7’.
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Re: Yafe - Albino Carpet - FINAL - Progression Thread
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Originally Posted by EL-Ziggy
B- I’m not sure I’d trust that information source. Typically the largest carpets are gonna top out at 10’ max and those are very rare. Most large adults are only between 6-8’. My largest carpets are about 7’.
Oh good. I know many "answers" online are aimed at the most "impressive stats". :rolleyes: But still, if Yafe is 6' at only 5 years of age, I'd expect him to put on some more growth.
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Re: Yafe - Albino Carpet - FINAL - Progression Thread
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His color is just amazing!
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Re: Yafe - Albino Carpet - FINAL - Progression Thread
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Originally Posted by Bogertophis
His color is just amazing!
Yeah. So bright! :cool:
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Re: Yafe - Albino Carpet - FINAL - Progression Thread
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Originally Posted by Bogertophis
His color is just amazing!
Do you expect Yafe's color to fade? I understand that a lot of snakes are bright as youngsters but their colors fade as they age.
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Re: Yafe - Albino Carpet - FINAL - Progression Thread
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Originally Posted by Homebody
Do you expect Yafe's color to fade? I understand that a lot of snakes are bright as youngsters but their colors fade as they age.
I am not sure. Shayna, my BP, faded a little with age, but not too much. I know it can happen with BP's, but I don't know how that works with Carpets. So far, he definitely isn't fading. He's still super bright and yellow. He lost most of the orange/peach tones he had on his body and face and neck, although there is still a little around his face and neck. I imagine breeding has something to do with it as well. I've seen Darwin Albino carpets who are young and to nearly as bright as Yafe. I am not sure if the IJ cross helps the yellows be more intense or not, as they are not too common that I've seen (IJ/Darwin Hybrids). I do not believe there is an IJ albino that's been found, and that's one of the reasons they cross them with Darwins.
I hope he stays bright and intense, but will love him the same either way.
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Re: Yafe - Albino Carpet - FINAL - Progression Thread
Yafe is still on medium rats, but growing nicely. I will keep on those every two weeks for a bit now.
He's now 1,330G dry and looks healthy and seems happy. That works for me.
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