Pistachio

Species: Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas)
CM 23-99

Arrival Date: June 22, 2023
Stranding Location: Riviera Beach, FL

Admission Weight: 4.5 kg., 9.9 lbs.
Current Weight: 4.5 kg., 9.9 lbs.

Initial Condition: Hook ingestion

Pistachio is a juvenile green that was caught at Blue Heron Bridge. Hook was located in left front flipper. Dr. Barron was able to cut the barb and remove the hook.

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:

7/14/2023 - Pistachio was successfully released on July 12, 2023.

7/7/2023 - Pistachio has been cleared for release.

6/30/2023 - New patient.