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Kaibella

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About Kaibella

Species:

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) (CM24-58)

Kaibella is a juvenile green found by Inwater Research Group. Kaibella was floating and lethargic. Treatment is antibiotics.

Photo: Marisa Marulli

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Arrival

Date

March 27, 2024

Stranding

Location

Port St. Lucie, FL

Initial

Condition

Boat Strike

Admission

Weight

40.7 lbs. / 18.5 kg.

Current

Weight

43.56 lbs. / 19.8 kg.

Care & Progress

Apr 26, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Kaibella had a transtracheal wash this week. Treatment is antibiotics, antifungal, TPN, and tube feeding.
Apr 19, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Apr 12, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Kaibella has pneumonia. Treatment is antibiotics, TPN, tube feeding, and nebulization treatment.
Apr 05, 2024
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
New patient.
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