Final Disposition
Released 7 June 2013
Brutus upon admission
3/9 Turtle found lethargic with several small papilloma tumors. No obvious wounds or entaglement noted when found.
3/11 Bloodwork indicates low iron, calcium and potassium. Supplements given, antiobitic and fluid therapy started. Turtle is doing well in the medical pool, floating some. Turtle is eating food offered.
3/18 A ball of monofilament fishing line found in turtle’s defecation.
3/24 Turtle underwent surgery to remove papilloma tumors and the animal recovered well from surgery.
3/28 Turtle is doing well, continues to be on antibiotic treatment.
4/29 Turtle underwent cryotherapy to freeze off some small tumors that had regrown.
6/7 Turtle in good health and physical condition. Transported to East coast of Florida and turned over to Florida Fish and Wildlife for release.