Yafe - Albino Carpet Progression Thread

[dakski]

Poor Little Yafe... He has had a heck of an introduction to the Dakski/SunshineWalker house.

I am new to snakes, and reptiles in general. I have to say though, I am very familiar with Human symptomology with breathing and respiratory issues. It was scary to me that Yafe progressed so quickly, from a chill little guy to struggling to breath and wheezing on every breath! It was also strange to have talked to the US rep on the phone who was super supportive, but then get this e-mail from the EU that was so harsh (but then culturally these are known to be a very direct people... so maybe that is part of it?)

All that being said, we figured about 1 am the night of the vet that we prob could have waited til the am appt. However, with how fast and seemingly severe the distress was, we did not want to have any regrets. We were also under the impression that the reptile/exotics person was on site that evening, as that was what we were told when we called prior to coming in. Oh well, live and learn I suppose on that end.

Dakski is a great snake Dad, and he's an absolute wreck over the whole situation. I wish there were more I could do, but I guess actually injecting a snake is up there on the "things you do for love." I have to admit, I was a wreck to do it for him. At first attempt, the needle popped out. On second attempt I got it, pushed the fluid in, pulled out the needle and began to sob.

I hope our little man gets better soon! I really liked how he felt coming out of the box hanging on to my arm - I am the tree!

I did not mention the sobbing when I said both Yafe and Katie did a great job. I think SunshineWalker and I are both, "rise to the occasion, but fall apart after people." I had been so focused on taking care of Yafe and making sure he didn't regress more. My job last week, was essentially his welfare. Now that it's just a waiting game, I am a total anxious mess. He was in his warm hide yesterday (which I bumped from 89-90F to 90-91F) and I couldn't see him. Boy was my mind racing with scenarios when I go to take him out tonight for his 2nd injection. I know I shouldn't expect much, or anything, at this point, but I am praying he shows us something good. Either way, tonight is injection 2/10.

Thank you all for continuing to write, stay tuned, and think of all of us in this mess.

P.S. SunswhineWalker, you are the tree! Just ask Ezzy!