Lola
Lola
Species: Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas)
Arrival Date: April 12, 2020
Stranding Location: Jupiter, FL
Initial Weight: 6.47 lbs.
Current Weight: 6.47 lbs.
Issue: Chronic Debilitation
Lola is a juvenile green sea turtle patient that was found in a canal in Jupiter with a heavy epibiota load on its carapace . The turtle arrived lethargic and in poor health overall due to chronic debilitation. Lola will receive antibiotics and be monitored closely by hospital staff as it is being treated.
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:
06/19/2020 -
Lola was successfully released this week. View video from the release here >
06/11/2020 -Lola's white cell count remains normal off of medications and the turtle is scheduled to be tagged in preparation for release.
06/05/2020 -Lola's white cell count remains normal and medications have been discontinued.
05/28/2020 -Lola's white cell count remains normal and she is progressing well.
05/22/2020 -Lola's white cell count is remaining normal.
05/26/2020 -Lola's white cell count is remaining normal.
05/15/2020 -Lola's white cell count is now normal and the turtle is responding well to treatment.
05/08/2020 -Lola's white cell count has gone up, so a new antibiotic was added.
05/01/2020 - New Patient