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Sea Turtle Hospital Patient – Rocky

Current Patients Updated February 28, 2023 Posted February 20, 2023

Rocky

Green, Subadult (Chelonia mydas)
Patient Status
Current
Date Found
February 15, 2023
Location
Offshore Homosassa; Citrus County
Reason for Rescue
Buoyant

Initial Assessment

Weight
35.2 kg (77.4 lbs)
SCL (Straight Carapace Length)
65.8 cm
Exam Findings
Good body condition. No external injuries. Quiet but responsive.
Initial Treatment
Vitamin injections and fluids.

Rocky‘s Story

Rocky is a subadult green sea turtle who was found floating and struggling to stay submerged offshore of Homosassa in Citrus county on February 15. Rocky has no external injuries and is otherwise in good body condition! Radiographs reveal that Rocky could have some gastrointestinal issues which likely could be the cause of their buoyancy.

INTERESTING FACT: Rocky is named after Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, USA.

Treatment Updates

2.16.23

Rocky was swim tested for the first time. It is apparent there are buoyancy issues. We will continue to monitor.

2.18.23

Rocky is able to be in water all day! They have started to show interest in food, specifically romaine lettuce. We are continuing to do glucose checks twice a day and giving fluids as needed. Rocky was started on injectable antibiotics based on labwork.


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-23/24-172.

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