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Jacaranda

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About Jacaranda

Species:

Juvenile Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) (CM26-196)

Jacaranda is a juvenile green sea turtle found in Tequesta with a hook in their tongue and mild FP. The hook was removed. Jacaranda’s treatments include wound care, antibiotics and TPN since they are not eating.

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Admission Details

Arrival

Date

June 9, 2026

Stranding

Location

Tequesta, FL

Initial

Condition

Hook injestion, FP

Admission

Weight

5.5 kg. / 12 lbs.

Current

Weight

5.5 kg. / 12 lbs.

Care & Progress

Jul 03, 2026
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Jacaranda started eating on Thursday! Jacaranda is tumor free now! Treatments include wound care and antibiotics.
Jun 26, 2026
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Jacaranda is still not eating. Treatments include wound care and antibiotics.
Jun 19, 2026
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Jacaranda received FP surgery last week and is tumor free now!
Jun 12, 2026
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
New patient.
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