Munchkin

Species: Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas)

Arrival Date: February 16, 2023
Stranding Location: St. Lucie Power Plant, FL

Admission Weight: 10.12 lbs.
Current Weight: 10.34 lbs.

Initial Condition: Emaciated and lethargic

Munchkin is a juvenile green found by the Inwater Research Group at the St. Lucie Power Plant. Emaciated and lethargic. No apparent injuries. Receiving supportive care with antibiotics and fluids.

PROGRESS KEY:

Good Condition
Fair Condition
Poor Condition

Patient requires continued treatment but is progressing well.

Minor adjustments have been made to the patient's treatment.

Patient is off all medications.

PROGRESS NOTES:

3/17/2023 -

3/10/2023 - Antibiotics have been discontinued. Starting to gain weight.

3/3/2023 - Eating well and is active. Still thin. Moved to a larger deep water tank.

2/24/2023 - Started eating on own on Friday so discontinued tube feeding.

2/16/2023 - New patient.