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Case Synopsis for Superbowl
aka ST0110
Species: Hawksbill (Eretmochelys imbricata)
Age Class: Juvenile
Gender: Unknown
Date Stranded: January 28, 2001
Location of Stranding: Offshore from Anna Maria Island, FL
Date of Arrival: January 28, 2001
Number of Days of Care: 14
Final Disposition: Died
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Comments/Disposition:
"Superbowl" was found floating about 6 miles offshore from Anna Maria
Island by a local fisherman, Steve Plath. The turtle is very lethargic
and has lost a good deal of weight. Diagnosis awaits test results. 1/29
Turtle is severely dehydrated and has kidney problems. It has been
started on fluids and antibiotics. We plan to take radiographs (x-rays)
this afternoon. 1/31 This turtle is slowly gaining strength. We started
force-feeding of gruel this morning. Turtle is becoming less
dehydrated. 2/5 Superbowl is slowly improving. It is not yet eating on
its own but is swimming and showing interest in food. It has a severe
intestinal infection and is being treated with antibiotics for that.
2/9 Turtle still showing interest in food but not eating. It is being
force-fed twice daily. Its white count is normal and is more active in
the tank. 2/12 Bad News... the turtle died late yesterday afternoon. A
necropsy will be performed later today to determine the cause of death
and the cause of the illness. 2/14 Necropsy revealed a perforated ulcer
in the lower esophagus and numerous gastric ulcers. Cause of death was
ceolomitis (peritonitis) from the perforated ulcer.
Superbowl on arrival
 Get Well Card sent to Superbowl by the Pre-K class at Sunshine Academy in Bradenton, Florida
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