My Little Old Man Mufasa

jannb

Chameleon Enthusiast
I have a few new pictures of Mufasa. He’s old (over 6) and has been having some health issues. We went to see his vet yesterday for a checkup and a couple of warts were removed from his lip. He has a bump on his chin that we have been just watching for awhile. He’s had a sty removed from his right eye a couple of times and he’s had an ongoing RI for a couple of years. He’s had numerous cultures and different antibiotics and we have even consulted with Dr. Mader but he seems to be immune to all antibiotics. He hasn’t eaten on his own in months. I catch him with his mouth open and slide in a small feeder and while he’s chewing I continue to slide in a few more. That along with the Repta-Boost once a week seems to keep him looking pretty good. Dr. Alfonso says he’s in hospice and like a very old man but still has some quality of life left. My husband and I treat him extra special since he has such a hard time. Lately he acts like he’s feeling a tad better and has been moving around more…...he use to just sit there. With the moving around he started falling so my husband made a little net to go around his tree to catch him if he falls. The last few pictures are of his tree with the net.


Mufasa, my gorgeous little man


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The net is genious!!!

hes so pretty, and im sure his 'quality of life' is nothing below spoiled rotten living with you!!
 
Wow, for an old buck he's still amazing! He couldn't have chosen a nicer place to retire especially with the nursing care he receives. Great idea with the netting.
 
Jann he is such a beautiful old man he dosnt look a day over 4 :) both you and him are very lucky to have each other and I am sure he really appreciates the extra care you give him as he ages. It's just amazing to me how much care and love you give your chams and I strive to do the same as you do with mine everyday :D
 
Jann he is such a beautiful old man he dosnt look a day over 4 :) both you and him are very lucky to have each other and I am sure he really appreciates the extra care you give him as he ages. It's just amazing to me how much care and love you give your chams and I strive to do the same as you do with mine everyday :D

I totally agree with you but after going to Jann's house and seeing everything I think we need to give some props to Jann's husband Michael! He is the man behind the chams!!! :D
 
You guys are awesome, Jann, he is very blessed to call your house his home! Since working at a vet's office, very few people are willing to care for their pets to the extent that you do, and it is just wonderful to see these stories. Best wishes to your beautiful Mufasa, he looks great!
 
I totally agree with you but after going to Jann's house and seeing everything I think we need to give some props to Jann's husband Michael! He is the man behind the chams!!! :D

you are sooo right carol!!!! its awesome to have the spousal support and backing that Michael gives Jann and the chams!!!! kudos to him as well!!!!! :)
 
Thank you all so much. Your kind words really mean allot to me.

Carol and Lisa, taking care of and providing for all these guys is a full time job for two people. I'm lucky that my husband loves them too.
 
having said that,,,, and what a regal old man he is!!!!! he can still hold his own with the youngsters!!!!!! he is one very lucky guy!!!!!! ;)
 
I totally agree with you but after going to Jann's house and seeing everything I think we need to give some props to Jann's husband Michael! He is the man behind the chams!!! :D

You are right :) and the same goes for her husband Michael too . I saw on instagram the other day he was hand stripping and cleaning vines for the chameleons ..... Michael you are a awesome craftsmen :D
 
He looks like such a boss:D oh and btw, those injuries arent just any old injuries, they're FREAKING BATTLE WOUNDS:D
 
Thanks again everyone and you guys are right. I am so lucky that Michael can make all the things that we need for our chams. :) I just tell him what they need or what I want and he builds it.
 
ummm.............can i borrow ur husband, I want one of those green light stands :D
 
That's what it's all about right there, in my opinion. Fantastic work, Jann. Health problems aside it looks like he'll be around for a while to come and that's awesome!
 
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