Anita

Green (Chelonia mydas)

(ST10156)

Age Class	Subadult
Gender	Unknown
Date Stranded	September 22, 2010
Location of Stranding	Brevard County, Micco, FL
Date of Arrival	October 7, 2010
Number of Days of Care	102

Final Disposition

Released on Jan. 17, 2011

10/8 Anita arrived today at Mote's Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital as a transfer from Gumbo Limbo in Boca Raton. At Gumbo Limbo, Anita had exploratory surgery for a suspected obstruction, which turned out to be a cigarette butt and a couple of feet of monofilament line. Upon arrival, Anita was weighed and we administered fluids. Anita is doing well in her new tank and has a slight floatation issue that remains under close observation. X-rays will be taken in a couple of days and surgery is scheduled for later this month to remove some fibropapilloma tumors. 10/29 Today, Anita had laser surgery to remove several papilloma tumors. The turtle recovered quickly and has begun to eat. The healing process from surgery will take a few months.11/28 Anita has continued to recover from the surgery a few weeks ago and is eating well and getting stronger every day. 12/10 Today Anita had two small skin tags that could have possibly been small tumor regrowth frozen off by Dr. Stamper. Anita ate within the hour! 1/7 Anita had a checkup today and bloodwork was submitted and the results were good. We have applied to FWC for Anita's release! 1/17 Anita was released today!