Juggernaut
Juggernaut

Species: Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas)
Arrival Date: March 28, 2020
Stranding Location: Jupiter, FL
Initial Weight: 39.64 lbs.
Current Weight: 48 lbs.
Issue: Buoyancy Disorder
Juggernaut is a juvenile green sea turtle patient that was found floating in Fort Pierce. The turtle has a caudal carapace deformity from an unknown origin. Radiographs also revealed a large amount of gas and feces in the turtle’s intestines. Juggernaut will receive fluids and antibiotics, and will be closely monitored by hospital staff as the buoyancy disorder is treated.
PROGRESS KEY:
Good Condition
PROGRESS NOTES:
3/11/2021 -Juggernaut was released on March 10, 2021 from Hutchinson Island.
3/04/2021 -Juggernaut’s carapacial lesions are progressing very well, and the turtle’s overall health is much improved compared to last month. The turtle was taken to JMC for CT this month and the study revealed a relatively normal gastrointestinal tract with minimal gas. Juggernaut’s prognosis is excellent.
2/25/2021 -
2/18/2021 -
2/11/2021 -
2/01/2021 -Juggernaut’s carapacial lesions are progressing very well, and the turtle’s overall health is much improved compared to last month. The turtle’s buoyancy disorder persists but is also improving with time. Juggernaut’s prognosis is good.
1/28/2021 -
1/21/2021 -
1/14/2021 -
1/01/2021 -Juggernaut’s carapacial lesions are responding well to therapy and the turtle continues to improve with treatment. The turtle’s buoyancy disorder is also slowly improving. Juggernaut’s prognosis is guarded.
12/31/2020 -
12/24/2020 -
12/17/2020 -
12/10/2020 -
12/01/2020 -Juggernaut is responding very well to therapy to manage his acute inflammatory reaction. His tissue is healing as expected, and his behavior is returning to normal. Juggernaut’s prognosis is guarded.
11/26/2020 -
11/19/2020 -
11/12/2020 -
11/05/2020 -
11/01/2020 -Juggernaut experienced a second episode of acute inflammation of its skin and carapace this past month, resulting in extensive sloughing of tissue. Biopsies were performed of the lesions and revealed widespread infection. The turtle’s treatment has been modified to reflect its changed clinical status. Juggernaut’s prognosis is guarded.
10/22/2020 -
10/15/2020 -
10/08/2020 -
10/01/2020 -- Juggernaut’s status remains acceptable and the turtle’s carapacial and soft tissue wounds are healing very nicely. It recently had a few modifications in its treatment protocol that have improved the turtle’s progress. Juggernaut’s progress remains good.
9/24/2020 --
9/17/2020 --
9/10/2020 --
9/04/2020 - Juggernaut’s status remains largely unchanged this past month, as the turtle continues to heal nicely from the diffuse tissue sloughing that it experienced earlier in the month. It recently had a few modifications in its treatment protocol.
8/27/2020 --
8/20/2020 -- Juggernaut is responding well to treatment and his skin and shell condition is improving with treatment.
8/13/2020 -
8/06/2020 -
7/30/2020 -
7/23/2020 -
7/16/2020 -
7/09/2020 -
7/02/2020 -
6/25/2020 -
6/19/2020 -
6/11/2020 -
6/05/2020 -
5/28/2020 -
5/22/2020 -
5/15/2020 -
5/08/2020 -
5/01/2020 -
4/28/2020 -
4/17/2020 -
4/09/2020 -
3/19/2020 - New Patient