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Peanut
Released: 4-1-26

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About Peanut
Released: 4-1-26

Species:

Juvenile Green Turtle (Chelonia mydas) (CM26-59)

Peanut is a juvenile green sea turtle found floating near Avalon State Park. Peanut will be scheduled for FP tumor removal surgery when stable. They are sometimes dry docked when fatigued. Current treatment is supportive care and antibiotics.

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Admission Details

Arrival

Date

February 7, 2026

Stranding

Location

Avalon State Park, FL

Initial

Condition

FP, Floating

Admission

Weight

4.7 kg. / 10.34 lbs.

Current

Weight

4.7 kg. / 10.34 lbs.

Care & Progress

Apr 03, 2026
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Peanut was successfully released on April 1, 2026.
Mar 27, 2026
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Peanut is tumor-free and cleared for release!
Mar 20, 2026
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Mar 13, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Peanut had FP removal surgery earlier this week, and is tumor-free. Current treatments include antiparasitic medication for GI Caryospora, supportive care and antibiotics.
Mar 06, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Feb 27, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Peanut stays out in the tank all night now. Current treatment is supportive care and antibiotics.
Feb 20, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Feb 13, 2026
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
New patient.
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