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Sweet Potato “Tater”

Sweet Potato "Tater"

About Sweet Potato “Tater”

Species:

Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) (CC23-36)

Sweet Potato “Tater” is a sub-adult found in Stuart with a flipper injury. Dr. Barron amputated the right rear flipper at the knee joint. Currently on antibiotics and pain medication.

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Admission Details

Arrival

Date

May 2, 2023

Stranding

Location

Stuart, FL

Initial

Condition

Flipper injury

Admission

Weight

45 kg., 99 lbs.

Current

Weight

47.10 kg., 103.83 lbs.

Care & Progress

Jun 30, 2023
Good
Off All Medications
Sweet Potato was successfully released from Juno Beach on Thursday, June 29.
Jun 23, 2023
Good
Requires Continued Treatment
Sweet Potato has been cleared for release.
May 26, 2023
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
Incision is healing well. Currently on antibiotics.
May 12, 2023
Fair
Requires Continued Treatment
New patient.
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