Yafe - Male Albino Carpet Python

[dakski]

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!

[Bogertophis]

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.

[richardhind1972]

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

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[dakski]

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.

[WhompingWillow]

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.

[ckuhn003]

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).....

[dakski]

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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[EL-Ziggy]

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.

[dakski]

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.

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. .

[richardhind1972]

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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