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Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Kobia

Former Patients Updated October 31, 2018 Posted September 20, 2018

Kobia

Kobia

Juvenile, Green (Chelonia mydas)
kobia sea turtle rehab
Patient Status
Transferred on October 27, 2018
Date Found
July 16, 2018
Location
Near marker 57 by Kingfish boat ramp; Manatee County
Reason for Rescue
Positively buoyant

Triage

Weight
10.8 kg
SCL (Straight Carapace Length)
40.2 cm
Exam Findings
Originally treated and a patient at Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, FL. Treated for buoyancy and wound on left front flipper.
Initial Treatment
Fluids and antibiotics

Kobia’s Story

Kobia is a juvenile green sea turtle who was found near the Kingfish boat ramp by marker 57 in Manatee County, and was positively buoyant and unable to dive. He was rescued and sent to Mote Marine Laboratory in Sarasota, FL for rehabilitation. Kobia, along with Miss Pam, were transferred to Clearwater Marine Aquarium on August 29.

Treatment Updates

8.29.18

Transferred to Clearwater Marine Aquarium from Mote Marine Laboratory.

8.30.18

Very active, great body condition. Laceration on left front flipper granulated. Given vitamins and fluids. Radiographs done and lab work sent to the lab.

8.31.18

Started on antibiotics; diet; swimming in deep water and able to rest at the bottom with bottom up.

9.9.18

Diet increased.

9.15.18

No new changes, continuing on antibiotics.

10.17.18

CT scan done. Patient is continuing to do well.

10.27.18

Transferred back to Mote Marine Laboratory for deep water swim testing per FWC. Will stay there until cleared for release.


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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