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.
Admission Details
Care & Progress
Jun 30, 2023
GoodOff All Medications
Sweet Potato was successfully released from Juno Beach on Thursday, June 29.
Jun 23, 2023
GoodRequires Continued Treatment
Sweet Potato has been cleared for release.
May 26, 2023
FairRequires Continued Treatment
Incision is healing well. Currently on antibiotics.
May 12, 2023
FairRequires Continued Treatment
New patient.