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Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Jenga

Former Patients Updated October 22, 2018 Posted August 13, 2018

Jenga

Jenga

Juvenile, Green (Chelonia mydas)
Jenga sea turtle in rehab pool
Patient Status
Released on September 20, 2018
Date Found
July 15, 2018
Location
Honeymoon Island, Florida
Reason for Rescue
Found floating, wound reported

Triage

WEIGHT
0.66 kg (1.4 lbs)
SCL (STRAIGHT CARAPACE LENGTH)
17.4 cm
EXAM FINDINGS
Good body condition, no obvious signs of paps. Laceration found on left front shoulder. Alert and responsive.
INITIAL TREATMENT
Fluids and medication.

Jenga’s Story

On July 15, 2018, Jenga was found floating in Honeymoon Island State Park and was brought to a ranger station. It was reported that Jenga had a wound to his left front flipper.

Interesting Fact
One of our younger patients! It is estimated that Jenga is around 1 year old.
Naming Theme
Games

Treatment Updates

7.17.18

Received X-rays, which showed no obvious fractures.

7.21.18

Discontinued glucose checks and fluids. Diet increased.

7.23.18

Fluids were discontinued and diet was increased again.

8.2.18

Wound is healing well.

8.31.18

Gaining weight and wound is healing. Started on antibiotics.

9.15.18

Improving and gaining weight; Discontinued antibiotics.

9.20.18

Released!

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