Joe Exotic, the star of Netflix's 'Tiger King,' has been quarantined at the Federal Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas, after contracting scabies, a contagious skin condition affecting approximately 140 inmates. His legal team reported that he has experienced symptoms such as a rash and intense itching for over a month, amid claims of unsanitary conditions in the prison, including sightings of rats in beds, which the prison denies. The facility has confirmed a scabies outbreak in one housing unit, leading to a temporary suspension of visitations and claims of being in a staffing crisis. Despite these challenges, Exotic remains optimistic about potentially being released in 2025 and has even explored a future in academia. He is currently serving a 21-year sentence for plotting to kill Carole Baskin and violating wildlife laws, amidst ongoing legal battles related to his past. The situation has raised concerns about inmate health and safety conditions within the facility.