Current Patients

Medusa is a juvenile, green sea turtle who was an incidental capture by a research group. Upon capture, it was noticed that Medusa has a boat strike injury to their carapace. Medusa is otherwise in good body condition and has minor fibropapilloma tumors present. Medusa’s initial treatment plan consists of antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and wound care.

Xanthus is a juvenile, green sea turtle who was accidentally caught by a fisherman in Cedar Key on May 30th. Xanthus had no injuries from the incidental capture and is in good body condition. They have moderate sized fibropapilloma tumors present on their front flippers. Xanthus’ initial treatment plan consists of fluid therapy.

Boreas is a juvenile, green sea turtle who was found floating and swimming abnormally near Fort DeSoto on Nov. 30th. Boreas has no external abnormalities and is in overall good body condition.