Final Disposition
Died February 27, 2010
2/16/10 Turtle was delivered to Mote Marine Lab by FWC from the East Coast of Florida. This is a small juvenile turtle with multiple small fibropapilloma tumors. Turtle has been placed in shallow water and is breathing well.
2/23 Turtle has been eating for a few days, but appetite is variable. Cupid has an elevated white blood cell count and is having difficulty maintaining a normal blood glucose level — septicemia (widespread infection in the blood) is a possibility.
2/27 Turtle died suddenly overnight. A necropsy will be performed to try to determine the cause of death.
Patient Overview
Sex:Unknown
Age:Juvenile
Patient Status:Former patient
Health Status:Died
Stranding Location:Jupiter Inlet, Palm Beach County, Florida
Date of Stranding:February 14, 2010
Date of Arrival:February 15, 2010
Date Care Ended:February 27, 2010
Days in Care:12
Reason(s) for Care:Fibropapillomatosis