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Kemp's ridley (Lepidochelys kempii)

(ST 0855)

Age Class Juvenile
Gender Unknown
Date Stranded July 26, 2008
Location of Stranding Anna Maria Island
Date of Arrival July 26, 2008
Number of Days of Care 17 days

Final Disposition

Died on August 12, 2008

Turtle upon arrival.

7/27 This very small Kemp's ridley turtle was found floating in the surf on Anna Maria Island.  It was transported to STRH for rehabilitation.  It is anemic and lethargic and has an elevated white count.  It has been started on fluids and antibiotics. 7/28 Radiographs this morning showed no obvious internal abnormalities.  It is too weak to swim and is being maintained out of the water. 7/30 Turtle is now stronger and is in shallow water.  It is showing an interest in food but not yet eating. 8/3 Turtle is even stronger, but not eating.  Having to be force-fed each day. 8/12 Turtle has not responded to any treatment.  It died early this morning.

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Fin Fact

Sea turtles lay thousands of nests on southwest Florida beaches each summer. On Longboat Key through Venice, Florida, Mote scientists have documented sea turtle nesting since 1982!

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