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Nugget
Humanely Euthanized

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About Nugget
Humanely Euthanized

Species:

Green turtle (Chelonia mydas) (CM23-2431)

Nugget is a juvenile green found washed up on Key Biscayne. Very lethargic but no apparent injuries. Current treatment is antibiotics and fluids.

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Arrival

Date

November 9, 2023

Stranding

Location

Key Biscayne, FL

Initial

Condition

Lethargic

Admission

Weight

1.12 kg., 2.4 lbs.

Current

Weight

1.02 kg., 2.2 lbs.

Care & Progress

Dec 01, 2023
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Nugget did not respond to oxygen and emergency drugs. Elected humane euthanisa.
Nov 24, 2023
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Nov 17, 2023
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Fecal was positive for Caryaspora(GI parasite). Current treatment is antibiotics, dewormer, fluids.
Nov 10, 2023
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
New patient.
Dec 08, 2023
Poor
Requires Continued Treatment
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