Coley
Coley
Species: Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas)
Arrival Date: February 1, 2019
Stranding Location: Hobe Sound, FL
Initial Weight: 34.1 lbs.
Current Weight: 34.1 lbs.
Issue: Intestinal Buoyancy
Coley is a juvenile green sea turtle patient that was found washed ashore on Jupiter Island in Hobe Sound. Radiographs taken upon arrival show that the patient is constipated and has a lot of gas inside its gastrointestinal tract. The buildup of gas is most likely due to an intestinal infection. The turtle also has a lesion on its right rear flipper that will be treated topically. Coley will receive antibiotics and be monitored closely as we treat its buoyancy disorder.
PROGRESS KEY:
This turtle is progressing well and responding to therapy as desired.
There is a minor issue that we are working to resolve.
More details to follow.
PROGRESS NOTES:
04/11/2019 -Coley was released from Coral Cove!
04/04/2019 - Coley was tagged this week in preparation for release in the near future.
03/27/2019 - Coley's white cell count is down to normal.
03/20/2019 - Coley is doing well on the new treatment.
03/13/2019 - Coley's white blood cell count went back up, so treatment regimen has been changed.
03/06/2019 - Coley's white blood cell count is approaching normal.
02/27/2019 - Coley's white blood cell count is coming down.
02/21/2019 - Coley is responding to treatment and eating well.
02/09/2019 - Coley is no longer bouyant and is able to rest on the bottom.
02/06/2019 - New patient