Junebug
Released: 9-4-25
About Junebug
Released: 9-4-25
Species:
Juvenile Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) (CM25-191)
Junebug is a juvenile green turtle that was found with fibropapilloma (FP) tumors over both eyes impacting vision. More FP tumors were found on examination in various spots along the plastron, fore-flippers, and hind-flippers. Current treatment is antibiotics every few days with a plan for future surgery.
Admission Details
Care & Progress
Sep 05, 2025
GoodRequires Continued Treatment
Junebug was successfully released on September 4, 2025.
Aug 29, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Aug 22, 2025
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Aug 15, 2025
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Radiographs have shown some osteomyelitis(bone infection). Current treatment is antibiotics, regional limb perfusion, and pain medications.
Aug 08, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Aug 01, 2025
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Jul 25, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Jul 18, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Jul 11, 2025
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Jul 04, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Had fp surgery to removal eye tumors. Will need another surgery to remove the rest of the tumors. Current treatment is antibiotics
Jun 27, 2025
FairRequires Continued Treatment
New patient.