Little Grayson
About Little Grayson
Species:
Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas)
Little Grayson is a juvenile found floating and unable to dive near Jenson Beach by some boaters. Radiographs indicate pneumonia.
Admission Details
Care & Progress
Apr 28, 2023
GoodOff All Medications
Little Grayson was successfully released by boat last week.
Apr 21, 2023
GoodOff All Medications
Little Grayson has been cleared for release. Release is scheduled for Monday, weather permitting.
Apr 07, 2023
GoodOff All Medications
Cleared for release by Dr. Barron. Pending FWC approval.
Mar 24, 2023
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Continuing to monitor swimming and diving.
Mar 17, 2023
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Currently being deep water tested.
Mar 10, 2023
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
Will be tested in the deep tank next week.
Mar 03, 2023
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
Little Grayson is still floating and likes to rest on the shelf in the tank. Currently on antibiotics and has a weight to counter balance the buoyancy.
Feb 24, 2023
PoorRequires Continued Treatment
Still recovering from surgery but starting to eat. Swimming in deep water. Weight will be replaced.
Feb 17, 2023
FairMinor Adjustments Made
Dr. Barron performed an exploratory laparoscopy to determine the cause of gas and examine the GI tract. Little Grayson had some anesthetic complications that caused fluid to build up in the lungs. Little Grayson received medication to remove fluid, gentle coupage, and overnight oxygen therapy. Currently in shallow water to recover.
Feb 10, 2023
FairRequires Continued Treatment
No significant findings on CT scan and the pneumonia has resolved. Working diagnosis is intestinal adhesions from her original injury may allow gas to become trapped intermittently. Currently in a deep dive tank to assess ability to swim.
Jan 20, 2023
PoorMinor Adjustments Made
CT scan is scheduled for Wednesday Jan 25 to determine cause of buoyancy. Having physical therapy in deep water during the day but not strong enough be in a full tank all day.
Jan 13, 2023
PoorMinor Adjustments Made
Treatment includes antibiotics and a weight on her carapace to counterbalance the floating.
Dec 29, 2022
PoorMinor Adjustments Made
New patient.