Arnold is 8 years old today!

[laurie]

My oldest cham is 8 years old today. His name is Arnold. He is showing his age. He is rarely blue and green, more stress colors most of the time, so far I haven't found anyone who know what that means.But every day I have left with Arnold is a gift for me. So here is Arnold.

May 2010

outside in July 2011

early Dec 2011

Jan 2012

Arnold today:

 

[BeBoSON]

8years old, that's awesome! He looks good, I like the color he's displaying today. Does he have any problems moving around or shooting his tongue?

 

[d3s5]

Happy Hatchday, Arnold! Laurie - 8 years! WOW! That is fantastic! What a sweet looking cham.

Deb

 

[kinyonga]

Nice going! Not too many of them make it to that age.

 

[Whatcamo]

That's awesome! Goes to show what great care you take of your chams!

 

[laurie]

8years old, that's awesome! He looks good, I like the color he's displaying today. Does he have any problems moving around or shooting his tongue?

Yes he has problems with both. Most of the time Arnold open his mouth and seems to think he shoots his food. In reality I put it in his mouth. If you can see in his cage there are lots, and lots of branches as Arnold has fallen. He didn't fall to the bottom, but I am unwilling to risk it.


Thanks everyone for the nice comments.

 

[Miss Lily]

Laurie! He is such a wise on gentleman, bless him! 8 years old is a fantastic age! Have you had him all that time? How old was he when you got him? Happy 8th Hatchday to a much loved old friend! xx

 

[Synapse]

Threads like these make me happy. Happy hatch day Arnold the Immortal!

 

[Chuck G]

Love those old guys. Good job Laurie!

 

[hallenhe]

Happy Birthday, Arnold! I'm sure you're getting/have gotten a special treat.

 

[laurie]

Laurie! He is such a wise on gentleman, bless him! 8 years old is a fantastic age! Have you had him all that time? How old was he when you got him? Happy 8th Hatchday to a much loved old friend! xx

Tiff Arnold has been in the family since he was about 2 months. But he spent almost a year with my sis while I got ready and moved.

Threads like these make me happy. Happy hatch day Arnold the Immortal!

You have no idea how much the immortal part would mean to he and I. I am a wreck until I check him every morning.

Love those old guys. Good job Laurie!

Thanks Chuck, he is a well loved boy and the last panther I ever expect to own

Happy Birthday, Arnold! I'm sure you're getting/have gotten a special treat.

Arnold doesn't get treats - as bad as it sounds, Arnold has eaten nothing but superworms most of his life - with the occasional silkworm. That has been HIS choice not mine. I will never let another cham get hooked

 

[coldbloodedAL]

Happy hatchday Arnold! I think he looks great considering his age, I hope mine will make it that far.. Looks like you have done Arnold very well Laurie And superworms all his life you say? Maybe thats the secret to his long life!

 

[patrickfraser]

I want to be making a post like this in 8 years. You are lucky to have him with you at this age. Maybe the stress colors are just his "Grumpy Old Man" colors.

 

[houseofchameleons]

Happy Hatchday Arnold

 

[Solid Snake]

Arnold is still showing beautiful colors. Heres to Arnold, the oldest chameleon I know! Cheers!

 

[laurie]

Arnold is still showing beautiful colors. Heres to Arnold, the oldest chameleon I know! Cheers!

I know some older chams but I don't know any older panthers, but Arnold said thanks.

 

[thephotoprincess]

Eight years old and eats nothing but superworms!!! There goes that "wisdom."

Congrats on 8 years to both you and Arnold!!

 

[absolutbill]

Happy Hatch Date Arnold!!! May your superworms be ever plentiful!

Michelle

 

[VeiledChams]

happy hatch day arnold! So very happy for you to have such a beautiful chameleon Laurie, you are a wonderful mom to all of them

 

[PantherEnvy]

Arnold looks good for an ole whipper snapper! How old is he really in Chameleon years?