Limbo

Green (Chelonia mydas)

(ST1048)

Age Class Juvenile
Gender Unknown
Date Stranded January 11, 2010
Location of Stranding Martin County
Date of Arrival January 26, 2010
Number of Days of Care 91

Final Disposition

Released April 27, 2010

1/27 Turtle arrived after initially being treated at the Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. Turtle was cold-stunned and has fibropapillomas (tumors) and had monofilament line coming from its mouth. The line was removed at Gumbo Limbo. Since arrival, turtle has been warmed in a medical pool and is eating. Radiographs are planned to determine whether there are any other fishing-gear related internal injuries. (42cm; 10.4kg)  3/14  Turtle had some difficulty eating after arrival, and an exam revealed a large wound inside the mouth as a result of the monofilament.  Radiographs showed no evidence of other injuries from the monofilament and no sign of a fishhook.  The mouth wound has healed well and Limbo is now eating everything offered.  Surgery was performed to remove papilloma tumors, including tumors on both eyes.  Limbo is now recovering in a large rehabilitation pool with three other green sea turtles and is being monitored for any signs of tumor regrowth or complications from the eye surgery. 4/3  At last exam, turtle was looking good — eyes are almost healed and there is no sign of tumor regrowth.  Limbo continues to eat well and gain weight; planning release for sometime in the near future.  4/17  Limbo's most recent bloodwork showed a low red blood cell count and we are monitoring closely for an increase.  Hopefully will still be able to release pretty soon if turtle shows a response.   4/28  Gumbo and Limbo were transported by FWC staff across the state to be released back on the East Coast yesterday!

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