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Case Synopsis for Tyler
aka ST13014
Species: Loggerhead (Caretta caretta)
Age Class: Subadult
Gender: Unknown
Date Stranded: 16 March 2013
Location of Stranding: Manatee County, Florida
Date of Arrival: 16 March 2013
Number of Days of Care: 79 days
Final Disposition: Released 3 June 2013
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Comments/Disposition:
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 Tyler upon admission
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3/16 Turtle found floating and lethargic. Extreme barnacle growth all over head and flippers. 3/17 Bloodwork indicates critically low HCT, low calcium and potassium levels. Turtle started on fluid therapy and antiobiotic treatment. Also being given antiparasite meds. Turtle is likely a lethargic loggerhead. 3/18 Turtle is eating food offered. Calcium, potassium and phosphorus supplements given in food. 3/28 Animal is foraging great and doing well in medical pool. Antibiotic treatments have continued. 5/16 Turtle is on iron injections, bloodwork is starting to normalize and turtle has shown great improvement. 6/3 Tyler was released on Anna Maria Island! C-ya Tyler! Click here to read more about Tyler's release.
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 Tyler's release
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