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Chad
Released: 12-20-23

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About Chad
Released: 12-20-23

Species:

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) (CM23-2376)

Chad is a juvenile green found in Hollywood with FP. Chad had a CT scan on Tuesday, no signs of internal tumors. Bloodwork needs to improve before tumor removal surgery is scheduled. Current treatment is antibiotics, iron and vit-b.

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Admission Details

Arrival

Date

September 29, 2023

Stranding

Location

Hollywood, FL

Initial

Condition

FP

Admission

Weight

4.1kg., 9.2 lbs.

Current

Weight

4.4 kg., 9.6 lbs.

Care & Progress

Dec 22, 2023
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Chad was successfully released on December 20, 2023.
Dec 15, 2023
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Cleared for release, pending weather.
Dec 08, 2023
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
There is still one on the cloaca that needs to be removed. Current treatment is antibiotics.
Dec 01, 2023
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
. Unfortunately Chad has some new tumors so Chad will need one more surgery.
Nov 24, 2023
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Nov 17, 2023
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Chad went Brevard Zoo for electrochemotherapy on the tumor on the head to ensure it does not regrow. Current treatment is antibiotics.
Nov 10, 2023
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Chad will be going to Brevard Zoo for electrochemotherapy on the tumor on the head to ensure it does not regrow. Current treatment is antibiotics.
Nov 03, 2023
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Chad had another surgery and still needs one more surgery.
Oct 27, 2023
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Oct 20, 2023
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Chad had surgery on Tuesday to remove the large tumor. Chad will need more surgeries but needs time to recover. Current treatment is antibiotics, iron and vit-b.
Oct 13, 2023
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Oct 06, 2023
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
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