Squash

Squash
Species: Loggerhead Sea Turtle
(Caretta caretta)
Arrival Date: November 11, 2016
Stranding Location: Jensen Beach, Florida
Initial Weight: 99.9 lbs.
Current Weight: 104.72
Issue: Buoyancy
Current Condition: Improving
ADMISSION NOTE:
Squash, a sub-adult Loggerhead Sea Turtle, was found floating and unable to dive. The turtle was seen at Indian RiverSide Park, and Florida Fish and Wildlife officers brought the turtle to us late in the evening. Upon arrival the turtle was very active and covered in a variety of epibiota. Bloodwork and radiographs will help us to determine the cause for the buoyancy.
PROGRESS KEY:
This turtle is progressing well and responding to therapy as desired.
PROGRESS NOTES:
04/05/2017 –
03/30/2017 –
03/22/2017 –
03/15/2017 –
03/08/2017 –
03/01/2017 –
02/22/2017 –
02/16/2017 –
02/08/2017 –
01/25/2017 –
01/12/2017 –
01/04/2017 –
12/29/2016 –
12/21/2016 –
12/14/2016 –
12/09/2016 –
11/30/2016 –
11/12/2016 – Squash, a sub-adult Loggerhead Sea Turtle, was found floating and unable to dive. The turtle was seen at Indian RiverSide Park, and Florida Fish and Wildlife officers brought the turtle to us late in the evening. Upon arrival the turtle was very active and covered in a variety of epibiota. Bloodwork and radiographs will help us to determine the cause for the buoyancy.