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Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Ezra

Former Patients Updated October 1, 2019 Posted September 19, 2019

Ezra, sea turtle in rehab

EZRA

Juvenile, Green (Chelonia mydas)
Ezra, sea turtle in rehab
Patient Status
Former.
Date Found
August 22, 2019.
Location
Homosassa; Citrus County, Florida.
Reason for Rescue
Found buoyant.

TRIAGE

WEIGHT:
9.66 kg (19.3 lbs).
SCL (STRAIGHT CARAPACE LENGTH):
44.6 cm.
EXAM FINDINGS:
Alert and active with a good body condition. Several fibropapilloma tumors present.
INITIAL TREATMENT:
Received vitamins and fluids.

EZRA’S STORY

Ezra is a juvenile green sea turtle who was found offshore near Homosassa, Florida, in Citrus County. Ezra has several fibropapilloma tumors present on his body. When placed in water, Ezra showed signs of a possible neurologic disorder. His treatment plan consists of vitamins, antibiotics, and fluids.

NAMING THEME: Volunteer Choice.


TREATMENT UPDATES

8.23.19

Bloodwork was sent out to the lab. An initial swim test was performed, and Ezra was very erratic in deep water. Placed in a floating kiddie pool to help with this behavior.

8.29.19

Went for CT scan and started on diet.

9.4.19

Continuing to monitor swimming behavior and appetite.


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-18-172.

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