Sherman

Species: Hawksbill sea turtle
(Eretmochelys imbricata)

Arrival Date: May 13, 2018
Stranding Location: Vero Beach, Florida

Initial Weight: .52 lbs.
Current Weight: .72 lbs.

Issue: Washback
Current Condition: Stable

 

ADMISSION NOTE:

Sherman is a tiny juvenile hawksbill patient that was found at Vero Beach. It is a wash back and has some difficulty swimming. Radiographs revealed very loose joints in the shoulders and hips. The turtle has a good appetite.

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:

06/27/2018 –  Sherman was released offshore on 6/22!

06/20/2018 –  Sherman is now eating well and defecating appropriately.

06/13/2018 –  Sherman has passed more plastic and feces, but is still not eating well.

06/07/2018 –  Sherman is having issues with food passing through its GI tract. Special radiographs are being taken this week.

05/30/2018 –  Sherman has just begun to eat better and is swimming better and gaining weight.

05/16/2018 –  Sherman is passing some plastic and the appetite has decreased.

05/16/2018 – New Patient