I have had several smaller wc Phelsuma such as P. klemmeri since the
early 90s. My cbs are living long lives also. I have some P.m. grandis
that are well into their 20s and doing great! They do get "grandpa-ish"
around the mouth and their colors are not as bright when they are
elderly.
One P. klemmeri female was doing that and a friend sold her to me for
cheap several years back. He was under the impression she would croak
soon! She went on to produce a few clutches of eggs each year. This year
she really slowed down and lost weight. I knew her time was very close,
so I put out some fruit babyfood for her. She ate some and died nearby
that night. I miss her.
Another touching situation was a pair of small Phelsuma, I can't
remember the species right now. They were a pair that were really fond
of each other, sitting together always. One of them faltered and
gradually declined, most likely due to old age. The other kept sitting
next to the sick one, even when they died.
Phelsuma are my jewels!
Julie Bergman
http://www.geckoranch.com
GGA lifetime member
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