Wasabi
Wasabi
Species: Green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas)
CM 23-64
Arrival Date: June 4, 2023
Stranding Location: Deerfield Beach, FL
Admission Weight: 9.16 kg., 20.19 lbs.
Current Weight: 9.16 kg., 20.19 lbs.
Initial Condition: Hook wounds
Wasabi is a juvenile green that was found at Deerfield Beach, FL with a hook found superficially in its right front flipper. Wasabi is a spicy juvenile, hence the name. The hook was removed and this patient is currently on antibiotics. We found parasites in Wasabi’s fecal sample and is now on a dewormer.
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:
6/23/2023 - 
Wasabi was successfully released on 6/20/23.
6/16/2023 - 
6/9/2023 - New patient