Moonbeam

Moonbeam
Species: Green sea turtle
(Chelonia mydas)
Arrival Date: May 9, 2018
Stranding Location: Ft. Pierce, FL
Initial Weight: 3.70 lbs.
Current Weight: 4.27 lbs.
Issue: Intestinal Issue
Current Condition: Released
ADMISSION NOTE:
Moonbeam is a juvenile green turtle patient that was found floating at a marina in Ft. Pierce. It had barnacles and leech eggs externally and has an intestinal issue. It is being treated with antibiotics as more intestinal tests are done.
PROGRESS KEY:
This turtle is progressing well and responding to therapy as desired.
PROGRESS NOTES:
06/20/2018 –
06/13/2018 –
06/07/2018 –
05/30/2018 –
05/24/2018 –
05/16/2018 –
05/09/2018 – New patient