Romeo
About Romeo
Species:
Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas)
Romeo is a sub-adult green found floating near Vero Beach. Radiographs indicate gas in the GI tract. No known cause for this gas. Romeo is a highly stressed patient and every effort should be made to keep activity and noise level low in his area. Treatments include medicine help with anxiety, TPN, antibiotics, and appetite stimulant. CT scan is being planned if Romeo continues to not eat or pass any feces.