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Case Synopsis for Brutus
aka ST13013
Species: Green (Chelonia mydas)
Age Class: Juvenile
Gender: Unknown
Date Stranded: 9 March 2013
Location of Stranding: St. Johns, Florida
Date of Arrival: 9 March 2013
Number of Days of Care: 96 days
Final Disposition: Released 7 June 2013
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Comments/Disposition:
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 Brutus upon admission
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3/9 Turtle found lethargic with several small papilloma tumors. No obvious wounds or entaglement noted when found. 3/11 Bloodwork indicates low iron, calcium and potassium. Supplements given, antiobitic and fluid therapy started. Turtle is doing well in the medical pool, floating some. Turtle is eating food offered. 3/18 A ball of monofiliment fishing line found in turtle's defecation. 3/24 Turtle underwent surgery to remove papilloma tumors and the animal recovered well from surgery. 3/28 Turtle is doing well, continues to be on antiobiotic treatment. 4/29 Turtle underwent cryotherapy to freeze off some small tumors that had regrown. 6/7 Turtle in good health and physical condition. Transported to East coast of Florida and turned over to Florida Fish and Wildlife for release.
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