Yafe - Albino Carpet - FINAL - Progression Thread

[dakski]

What a handsome snake you are Yafe!

[Bogertophis]

That YELLOW is almost blinding! You know what? No one on this planet could have done any better with this snake than you have. He's amazing!

[dakski]

That YELLOW is almost blinding! 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!

[Albert Clark]

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”.

[dakski]

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.

[Bogertophis]

That deep golden yellow is amazing! Don't worry, he's not done growing either. 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)

[dakski]

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.

[Gio]

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.

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.

[Bogertophis]

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- I'd say easily another foot & a half, for sure, in coming years. Likely more, ultimately, & depending on a long lifespan, wouldn't you?

I just read a source that says they're known to get up to 14 feet!? LOL -I knew there was a reason I never looked into carpet pythons very far...

[Bogertophis]

Re: Yafe - Male Albino Carpet Python

Originally Posted by dakski
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! Now 5....