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Case Synopsis for Super II
aka ST0424
Species: Loggerhead (Caretta caretta)
Age Class: Subadult
Gender: Unknown
Date Stranded: April 24, 2004
Location of Stranding: New Pass, Sarasota
Date of Arrival: April 24, 2004
Number of Days of Care: 96 days
Final Disposition: Released from Lido Beach, Sarasota, July 28, 2004
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Comments/Disposition:
This turtle was found floating in New Pass. It was retrieved by a local fisherperson and brought to the Hospital. It is very anemic, lethargic, and dehydrated (very similar to Sherlock). Have started antibiotics and fluids and taken blood for tests. 4/25 Turtle ate a little last night, and even more this morning. Have started turtle on EPO for anemia. May have to give blood transfusion soon. 4/26 Anemia seems a little better today. Had to remove air from coelomic cavity, but turtle is now able to rest on the bottom under water. Took radiographs, but nothing evident. 4/29 Performed blood transfusion this morning as turtle was becoming even more anemic. Not eating, so we are tubing turtle twice daily. 5/5 Turtle began eating small amounts this morning. Anemia seems somewhat improved. 5/8 Turtle is now eating well and anemia continues to improve. 5/14 Continued improvement and gaining weight. 5/19 Anemia is not improving as quickly as we would like. Continuing treatment. 5/26 Turtle is doing well, but anemia has not improved. 6/5 Anemia is finally improving again and appetite continues to be good. 6/13 Continued improvement. Gaining weight. 6/19 Continuing to improve. 7/14 Anemia is almost completely gone. May be able to release this turtle soon. 7/21 We have applied for permission to release the turtle next week. Will tag it later this week. 7/28 Turtle was released this morning from Lido Beach, Sarasota. Turtle swam away well.
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Lateral view
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