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2026 Bug Named Greens

Grasshopper

About 2026 Bug Named Greens

Species:

Juvenile Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) (CM26-147-156)

These 10 juvenile green sea turtles stranded in Northern Florida, presenting with signs of chronic debilitation. Treatments include antibiotics, supportive care and wound care. Names: Mammoth, Congaree, Rainier, Pinnacles, Sequoia, Silkworm, Fruit Fly, Grasshopper, Hornet, Mosquito.

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Admission Details

Arrival

Date

April 16, 2026

Stranding

Location

Northern Florida

Initial

Condition

Chronic Debilitation, some with FP

Admission

Weight

3-7 kg. / 7-15 lbs.

Current

Weight

3-7 kg. / 7-15 lbs.

Care & Progress

Jun 19, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
There are 3 remaining from this group. Grasshopper’s & Rainier’s kidney values are not ideal at this time. Sequoia is recovering from pneumonia.
Jun 12, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Mammoth’s flippers are slowly healing from injuries due to severe barnacle encrustation. Grasshopper’s & Rainier’s kidney values are not ideal at this time. Sequoia is recovering from pneumonia.
Jun 05, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
There are 4 remaining from this group. Treatments include antibiotics and supportive care.
May 29, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
There are 5 remaining from this group. Treatments include antibiotics and supportive care.
May 22, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
There are 6 remaining from this group. Treatments include antibiotics and supportive care.
May 15, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
May 08, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
May 01, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Apr 24, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
There are 9 remaining from this group. Treatments include antibiotics and supportive care.
Apr 17, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
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