Yafe - Male Albino Carpet Python

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)!

He actually arrives tomorrow morning! I will be sure to post pictures then, but please enjoy the eye candy below in the meantime.

His "life home" is going to be a 4X2X1.5' Boaphile with two 2 1/2 inch perches going across the tank at different levels and different placement front to back. Jeff is customizing the tank as he usually sells 3X2X1.5' arboreal tanks, not 4X2X1.5'. We go back now and I always enjoy working with him; he goes the extra mile. That tank will be ready and here within 7 weeks. Probably less. In the meantime, I have a 21"X12"X12" setup with two shower curtain rods crossing in the middle to give him somewhere to climb and two hides on the bottom as well. He's only 22 inches right now.

Yafe, pronoucned, "Yah-Fee", is hebrew for "handsome."

I am looking forward to an arboreal and display snake. He is apparently a total puppy dog. Has never shown nippiness or defensiveness, but is a good eater. I will hook train him, but apparently, out and about, just like Behira (BCI - my other hook trained individual), he's a sweetheart. We cannot wait to meet him!

I asked for the calmest most docile (small - IJ and Darwin) carpets he had. Yafe also turned out to be one of the best, if not they best, looking one as well.

The breeder I am getting Yafe from is Star Pythons, https://www.carpetpythons.com. They are German based, but have many animals here and Adam is their US representative and is shipping Yafe to us from the Chicago area. So far, I cannot speak higher of them and of Adam.

Without further ado, here are the pictures.

I love his orange head and the contrast in his body with the deep orange color. He also has some pinks in the white and apparently will get deeper contrast as he grows.

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This is his mother - Albino Granite.

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Oh wow! You made a great choice....

I held another member's carpet python a couple months ago and immediately was hooked. I think I can speak for many on here, that we'll be looking forward to the progression thread on Yafe. Congrats again to the both of you.

Congratulations ,Very nice indeed,
Really look forward to the progression thread on yafe
I really love his orange head and them deep heat pits just stunning

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Such an accurate name! I look forwards to seeing more pictures of this handsome dude :D

Congratulations on the stellar new addition. I love his banding. I've spoken with Josh at Star Pythons a few times. They produce some amazing animals and you definitely picked a beauty. I think you two will really enjoy the Morelia experience.

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Oh wow! You made a great choice....

I held another member's carpet python a couple months ago and immediately was hooked. I think I can speak for many on here, that we'll be looking forward to the progression thread on Yafe. Congrats again to the both of you.

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Believe it or not, the only Carpet I've held was a full grown Coastal. Chill dude and easy to handle. About 7-8FT, but totally manageable. I love the look, the feel, and the arboreal/display nature of them. Wanted something not too big though, which is why I went with a IJ/Darwin Hybrid. We will see when he arrives, but supposedly, his mood is awesome as well and he is chill and docile.

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Congratulations ,Very nice indeed,
Really look forward to the progression thread on yafe
I really love his orange head and them deep heat pits just stunning


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Lol - yeah, I miss the heat pits on Behira versus the pythons. You are long Boas Rich, so I imagine not many heat pits around your house. :). I totally agree on his orange. It blew me away. Most carpets I've seen are like BP albinos; yellow and white. Shayna, my Albino Spider BP has very little white and is two shades of yellow. Cool up close, but I miss some of the contrast she had as a youngster. Yafe is called a bi-color albino. He's orange and yellow and then has the pinkish/lavender whites. As he grows the contrast/distinction should only get stronger. It's subtle in his body, but his head blew my mind. Had to get him!

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Such an accurate name! I look forwards to seeing more pictures of this handsome dude :D

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Thank you. I actually named him. Katie named the past few additions (Behira, Solana, and Esmeralda - who is hers, so I cannot argue that), but she picks great names, so no complaints here. No doubt in anyone's mind on the forum, especially mine, that there will be many updates and pictures going up on this thread. If anything, I tend to overdue it, not the opposite.

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Congratulations on the stellar new addition. I love his banding. I've spoken with Josh at Star Pythons a few times. They produce some amazing animals and you definitely picked a beauty. I think you two will really enjoy the Morelia experience.

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Yeah, as mentioned above, the banding will get more pronounced with age. I was also looking at a Albino Granite, like Yafe's mom, but although beautiful, and had incredible subtle detail, I missed the contrast he has. Oh, and that orange with the yellow and the subtle pinkish coloring, wow!

I am super excited. Katie is even going to help unbox with me. She's never done that - always at work, but she gets to go in late tomorrow. We are really excited about his color/pattern, but are psyched for his personality. He's supposed to be super calm, but curious, and apparently he likes to wrap around wrists and hold on! Sounds more like Behira than like Shayna or the corn snakes. Going to be cool to have a different personality as well as a display snake.

I will update ASAP tomorrow, and, obviously, cannot wait until morning!

Yafe's tank is all setup for tomorrow morning.

Pictures are below.

One question and I'll describe the temps zones.

I found these cool fake bamboo sticks by Flukers that both have suction cups and are spring loaded to secure them. The box I got, the last one at petco, had crappy suction cups on them. Additionally, the doors on Yafe's temporary tank are huge! The sticks are too short to go in the long way, but in order to get them to stick and be secure, I had to put them on angles. Is this okay? His Boaphile comes in 6-7 weeks and will have two horizontal PVC pipes/bars that go the full 4FT length of the cage. They will be placed at different levels top to bottom and also different depth (front to back) in the tank and should be great for him, especially as he gets bigger.

However, in the meantime, this is what I have to work with. I imagine not all branches are horizontal in nature, and the two branches are at different angles and also close enough that he can lay across them.

Is this okay for him?

Finally, temps.

Left side and middle top are hot spots. There is an UTH under the warm hide on the back left that's set to 88-89F. Towards the middle to top of the middle "bamboo" stick, it's 89-90F (for a good 6 inch stretch).

The left stick goes from 82-86F.

Ambient temps are about 80-82F and cool side temps are about 77-80F.

Everything look good?

I hear they like a gradient and the hot spot should be 88-93F for adults, but 88-91F is a good range for all ages. Apparently juveniles cannot handle a 92-93F hot spot as well as the adults. I plan to keep the hot spot 88-91F tops in this tank and probably that range for his life. Maybe go 89-91F on the hottest spot in the boaphile tank, where it will be easier to regulate (a lot more room).

Pictures below and cannot wait until tomorrow morning!

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Yafe is stunning & I love his name too! How long is he? And how long is he expected to ultimately get? Didn't take you long to decide & I can see why. :w00t:

I'm not sure how large Yafe is but those hides look a little big for a yearling. Other than that you should be all set D. I usually keep my hot spot at 88-90 but a couple of degrees either way won't hurt. Ambient temps of 78-82 are fine too. Mine get down to as low as 70 during some winter nights. They're pretty hardy snakes.

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Yafe is stunning & I love his name too! How long is he? And how long is he expected to ultimately get? Didn't take you long to decide & I can see why. :w00t:

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Thank you Bogertophis! He is 22-24 inches right now. He will be between 5-6.5FT, but not super thick bodied like a BP or a BCI. It didn't take long. Once I decided on a Carpet, the decision was pretty easy. Yafe is stunning and is supposed to have personality and temperament to boot.

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I'm not sure how large Yafe is but those hides look a little big for a yearling. Other than that you should be all set D. I usually keep my hot spot at 88-90 but a couple of degrees either way won't hurt. Ambient temps of 78-82 are fine too. Mine get down to as low as 70 during some winter nights. They're pretty hardy snakes.

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El-Ziggy, agreed on the hides. I already switched out the one on the right (cool side) with one half its size (round). Much more floor space now as well. I kept the one on the left side, but it's full of paper towels. I use that size for Solana at 28G (as well as small hides - have 6 in there now as she's in a 3X2') and she loves it with all the paper towels in there. She gets snug in the corner curled up with the paper towels. I'll see if he likes it too. If not, I'll get another small/medium hide.

Appreciate the knowledge that they are hardy. I am a pretty good and meticulous reptile keeper, however, he will be my first Carpet. Glad he's a yearling and not younger.

5AM and I am already having trouble sleeping; it's mere hours now.

Okay, full panic mode!

I just got an email from Fedex. Yafe is in Indianapolis and is delayed. Expected delivery is Wednesday morning now, not today!

I emailed the breeder to make sure he used 40 hour heat packs, but I am freaking out.

I'll call fed ex in the morning and see if I can drive somewhere to pick him up (if he's going to be in upstate NY or something).

Ugh, not a good scenario.

I'll keep everyone in the loop.

I actually got a person at Fedex on the phone!

They are going to try to get Yafe on the next plane out of Indy and to CT ASAP.

They have my number and the local Fedex facility (which is only open until 5PM) is advised to call me ASAP when he arrives, regardless of time, for me to go pick him up.

I call back at 10AM ET for an update.

Another potential option, although small, is for me to drive some distance and pick him up somewhere else if that would be sooner for fedex.

The agent believed that he would get to CT today, but not by 10:30AM when he was expected. Therefore the website updated to by 10:30AM Wednesday, to be more accurate. He said, if it's 1AM, I will be allowed to go pick him up.

Fingers crossed.

Nightmare mate,
well fingers crossed and all goes well and you get him soon, can't wait to see the pics

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Another Update:

Apparently, I greased the wheels.

They won't guarantee anything, however, he is now expected at the airport near my house (across the street from fedex pickup location) around 10:30AM. They will not tell me what time he is expected for pickup, but it should be after 10:30AM, but not by too much.

They expect I can pick him up by noon, if he makes this next flight, as expected.

I am praying he's there by noon.

I will update upon arrival or if something changes.

Man, what a night/morning!

Teaches me to get up to use the bathroom at the same time fedex emails me! Missed out some quality sleep. If Yafe gets her safe and sound, I could care less.

Well hope all goes well and he's with you soon as possible mate

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Following closely D. Keep us posted.

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Okay, full panic mode!

I just got an email from Fedex. Yafe is in Indianapolis and is delayed. Expected delivery is Wednesday morning now, not today!

I emailed the breeder to make sure he used 40 hour heat packs, but I am freaking out.

I'll call fed ex in the morning and see if I can drive somewhere to pick him up (if he's going to be in upstate NY or something).

Ugh, not a good scenario.

I'll keep everyone in the loop.

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Same thing happened to Alex in the same place. The breeder and I both were calling Fedex lol. As long as the breeder put a heat pack in there, you should be good. Alex's heat pack was still warm when he got here on thursday after being shipped tuesday.

Good luck man and nice looking snake.

Update:

He's still in Indy. Fed Ex is calling me back ASAP.

Either he will be here this afternoon, or I am having them divert him to NYC or Boston, equidistant for me, and I'll pick him up today.

I told Fedex tomorrow is not an option.

I'll keep everyone in the loop.

Thank you all for the kind words.

Maybe good news?

I got a call from the fed ex agent from the hangar at Bradley Airport (the airport near my house here in CT).

The plane is set to arrive at 7:30PM tonight and it's too late for the retail locations. I have authorization to go to the airport and pick him up as soon as he arrives, whenever that is.

I am supposed to call at 6:30PM and confirm flight arrival time and then will get a call back once he's located. I will then be met at the hangar by the manager at the location and he will hand Yafe to me.

Sounds good, but I am holding my breath.

I'll keep everyone in the loop.

Hopefully, the next update will be tonight with Yafe safely here, home.

crossing my fingers, toes, and everything else i can for you guys!

Final Update (I hope) before Yafe is here:

Fedex wouldn't even let me know if he was going to be the plane from Indy to CT tonight.

They just called and said I can pick him up at 10:30PM ET at the airport facility.

I have to call before I leave and drive the ten minutes to make sure someone is there to meet me at the gate (it's a non-consumer/commercial location). I have the name of the manager who's on then and a direct line to him.

I plan to update this thread about 11:30PM tonight, assuming I am still standing (been up since 5:30AM ET dealing with Fed Ex to get assurance 5 minutes ago he will be here today), with pictures and info on Yafe!

I will update if he doesn't get in tonight, but it looks really good. If you don't hear from me, assume it's good news and I was just exhausted. However, I will do my best to post tonight, or worst case, tomorrow morning.

Thank you again to everyone who's PM'd and commented on this post. It means a lot to me and has helped me cope with the stress and anxiety writing the updates.

Love you BP.net buddies!

Oh my gosh! I feel frazzled just READING about your ordeal (not to mention Yafe's)....can't wait to hear about his safe arrival. :please:

Well fingers crossed he gets in safe tonight mate, I guess I'll have to wait till me alarm goes off in the morning to see the outcome. Dam these time zones

Let's hope it's a good one[emoji1696][emoji1696][emoji1696]

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FINAL UPDATE (seriously):

Yafe is definitely (confirmed) on the plane from Indiana to Connecticut as I write this! Website and Fed ex operator confirmed.

He will get here, as scheduled, but not previously guaranteed, for pickup around 10:30PM my time.

Again, I plan on posting pictures late tonight, but definitely by tomorrow morning. The next post on this thread from me will be pictures and on update Yafe, the handsome devil, who caused me a ton of angst today.

However, 100% worth it and zero regrets when I open that box and he's safe and sound and happy to see me and Katie.

I'm glad FedEx is working with you to resolve this and that your snake should be there tonight! If it makes you feel any better, Memphis was supposed to be delivered on a Friday (last time I'll EVER do that) and didn't actually arrive until Monday afternoon due to FedEx losing her at the Memphis hub - we essentially named her after FedEx, lol. She was thankfully fine and was packed really well. Hoping for the same for your little guy. :)

Good look Bro! Sorry to hear all the trouble you’ve gone through but your persistence has more then justified your reasoning for taking on another animal. Can’t wait to see the pictures (if not the unboxing video).....;)

Today, well, technically, yesterday now, was worth all the drama!

Yafe is here and is safe and sound and checking out his new (temporary - 7 weeks) digs!

He seems happy and healthy and no worse for the wear, although he did pee in the bag. Seriously, I could care less. Nothing a quick wipe with a moist paper towel didn't fix!

He is amazingly beautiful in ways basement light and my camera and skill cannot adequately capture. I see 5-6 different colors/shades in him. Pinks, orange, brighter orange, deeper orange, yellows, whites, etc. The nuance and subtlety that his colors demonstrate are incredible. However, like Behira, it's tough to capture all that nuance with a camera. Up close he is stunning and and even from afar, and with the camera, you can see how striking the color variation is and how deep and rich his colors are.

Additionally, he is as advertised; a total sweetie! Totally chill and docile!

He weighed in at 115G tonight, and seems more like 3FT+ to me than 2FT, but I didn't measure him length wise. He also has quite the grip! His tail is long and strong and he can grip your finger(s) and hand stronger than any other 115G snake I've met.

Katie unboxed him with me and on Facetime with Phillydubs (thanks for all the support today bro). He is the first baby Katie has ever unboxed and she was super excited. She seems to really like Yafe already. Very happy!

Anyway, today/yesterday ended with a wonderfully happy ending and Yafe, me, and Katie, are ready for some much needed rest!

Thank you again to all my BP.net friends who were there for me today and supported me through to the happy ending!

Please follow along on this thread as I post updates and pictures of his growth and life.

NOW, picture time!

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All's well that ends well. Glad the day ended on a good note for y'all. Yafe is a rock star! Very nice carpet. They're hard not to love.

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All's well that ends well. Glad the day ended on a good note for y'all. Yafe is a rock star! Very nice carpet. They're hard not to love.

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Thanks El-Ziggy. I appreciate your support through this whole process.

I totally agree. I would go through it all again to have it end the way it did.

Yafe rocks! Great look and great personality. He's going to be incredibly impressive at size!

I only have one other python, Shayna, the Albino Spider BP. She has heat pits, but wow, Yafe has HEAT PITS! Man are they pronounced! Very cool. Nothing against Behira and the two corn snakes, but you gotta love heat pits. :).

That’s such great news mate.
Was dying to look at me phone when
I went to the loo in the night but didn’t dare as I knew I’d never get back
Of to sleep.
Congratulations again on a little stunner and I can’t wait to see his progression thread
Cheers rich


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That’s such great news mate.
Was dying to look at me phone when
I went to the loo in the night but didn’t dare as I knew I’d never get back
Of to sleep.
Congratulations again on a little stunner and I can’t wait to see his progression thread
Cheers rich


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I don't blame you! I just went and now I am writing on the forum again!

Seriously, thank you Rich.

He's a looker all right. I also get the sense he's going to be one cool customer.

I am greatly looking forward to his growth as well and will keep everyone posted.

So so happy to hear Yafe is safe and home. Wow what a gorgeous snakes! Really eager to follow along the progression!

What a gorgeous snake !! Big congrats :) You will have tons of fun with him !!