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Mars
Humanely Euthanized

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About Mars
Humanely Euthanized

Species:

Juvenile Green (Chelonia mydas) (CM25-96)

Mars is a juvenile green sea turtle found in Paradise Beach. Mars has been lethargic. Treatment is wound care and antibiotics.

Photo: Marisa Marulli

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Admission Details

Arrival

Date

March 8, 2025

Stranding

Location

Paradise Beach, FL

Initial

Condition

Lethargic

Admission

Weight

4.85 lbs. / 2.2 kg.

Current

Weight

4.85 lbs. / 2.2 kg.

Care & Progress

May 09, 2025
Poor
Requires Continued Treatment
Mars was humanely euthanized. Necropsy results: Endocarditis, fungal pneumonia, and kidneys were atrophied.
May 02, 2025
Poor
Requires Continued Treatment
Mars is showing early signs of kidney disease. Treatment is wound care, antibiotics, GI motility medication, and enemas, and fluid therapy.
Apr 25, 2025
Poor
Requires Continued Treatment
Mars has a possible GI impaction. Treatment is wound care, antibiotics, GI motility medication, and enemas.
Apr 18, 2025
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Apr 11, 2025
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
New patient.
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