Yafe - Albino Carpet - FINAL - Progression Thread

[dakski]

I don't want to jinx it either but I really believe & hope that's so. You never gave up, & neither did Yafe.

Looking fantastic dave, such a great colour and definitely a credit to both of your hardwork and dedication

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Thank you both.

I saw fight in Yafe, as I've said before. I respect "fighters." Takes one to know one. I think I am part cat and have 4 lives left.

From being born 9 weeks early in 1980 and having my right lung collapse and given a 10% chance to make it, to 2 kidney surgeries, including a transplant, and multiple complications, etc. I haven't quit either.

He wanted it, he wanted to live. I just helped facilitate that in a way he couldn't for himself. However, as we say in Yiddish, he's got Chutzpah. I respect the heck out of that.

Interestingly enough, I watch Clint's Reptiles Channel on Youtube and he adopted a Jungle Carpet, that even with ideal conditions, developed a full blown RI as an adult. Apparently, stress can really bring those on in these guys. He too saved that snakes life.

Of course, I am unclear, as he might be, of the history fo the animal, etc. Yafe was young, stressed, and therefore susceptible. However, captive bred and previously healthy.

Either way, and knock on wood, I've had Yafe almost a year and as stated, is doing fantastic now. I do watch him like a hawk, but I also have relaxed a bit, and know what to do if anything changes.