Marcia upon admission.

9/10 Turtle arrived with a small wound, possibly from a propeller.  Treating with antibiotics.

9/12  "Marcia" not interested in eating.  Started Fluid therapy.

9/14 Offered live crabs today. Turtle ate immediatley and started taking other food items later that afternoon.

9/27 Turtle has been taken off fluid therapy since it is eating very well. Turtle is now actively foraging for food. 

10/7 Turtle has been put on antibiotics. 

10/31 Bloodwork indicates low iron levels, weekly iron injections will be given.  

11/7 Blood work parameters have improved and Marcia has been taken off antibiotics. Turtle is very active, eating well, and resting on the bottom of the tank. 

11/9 and 11/16 Received iron injections. 

12/11 Received antiparasitic medication.  Due for one more dose of antiparasitic meds and as long as all other blood parameters maintain, turtle will be eligible for release soon.

1/6 Bloodwork and weight gain indicate turtle is eligible for release.

1/23 Marcia was released today!

Marcia during treatment.