Final Disposition
Carzina during transport from Gumbo Limbo to Mote
8/10 This turtle stranded in December 2010 on the east coast of Florida. Czarina was being rehabilitated at Gumbo Limbo’s reabilitation faciliy and has already undergone one surgery to remove fibropapilloma tumors. The turtle has been transferred over to Mote’s Sea Turtle Hospital and will undergo another surgery once the animal has settled into its new home.
9/10 The turtle underwent surgery yesterday and is recovering nicely. Found a fibropapilloma tumor inside this animal’s mouth that we will watch closely.
10/10 Turtle continues to heal from surgery. No new growths observed.
11/21 With the help of FWC, this turtle was released today after it was transported to the east coast. Czarina is now back in the Indian River Lagoon!
Patient Overview
Sex:Unknown
Age:Juvenile
Patient Status:Former patient
Health Status:Released
Stranding Location:Indian River Lagoon, Indian River, Florida
Date of Stranding:December 10, 2010
Date of Arrival:August 9, 2011
Date Care Ended:November 21, 2011
Days in Care:104
Reason(s) for Care:Fibropapillomatosis