Initial Assessment
Cedar
- Patient Status
- Released
- Date Found
- May 21, 2025
- Location
- Pond near Steinhatchee River; Taylor county
- Reason for Rescue
- out of habitat
- Weight
- 6.9 kg (15 lbs)
- SCL (Straight Carapace Length)
- 39.1 cm
- Exam Findings
- Good body condition. Small amount of fibropapilloma tumors present.
- Initial Treatment
- fluids and vitamin injections
Cedar’s Story
Cedar is a juvenile, green sea turtle who was found in a pond near the Steinhatchee River in Taylor county on May 21. Cedar has a minor case of fibropapilloma and is in relatively a good body condition!
INTERESTING FACT: Naming theme: Trees!
Treatment Updates
- 5.22.25
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Cedar’s first swim test showed no abnormal behaviors in water. Their electrolytes are also normal considering their freshwater exposure.
- 5.24.25
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Cedar is able to be in water all day and overnight. They are already showing interest in food! They are on oral antibiotics.
- 5.27.25
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Cedar’s CT scan showed no concerning abnormalities.
- 6.20.25
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Cedar underwent a quick procedure to remove the small FP tumor from their eye. Cedar recovered well and has received a clean bill of health from our staff veterinarian.
- 7.8.25
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Cedar was successfully released at Fred Howard Park!
All marine turtle footage taken in Florida was obtained with the approval of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) under conditions not harmful to marine turtles. Footage was acquired while conducting authorized conservation activities pursuant to FWC MTP-25/26-172.