Smalls
About Smalls
Species:
Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas)
Smalls is a juvenile green sea turtle found near Jensen Beach. Smalls came to LMC very lethargic/depressed and in extreme emaciated body condition (very thin). The carapace was covered in epibiota (algae and barnacles). Smalls presented with ascites (fluid build up) and has a grave prognosis. Treatment includes continued ICU care, antibiotics and nutrition supplementation to help smalls gain weight.