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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 |
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!