Ruffles
- Patient Status
- Released
- Date Found
- March 9, 2024
- Location
- Cocoa Beach; Brevard county
- Reason for Rescue
- Floating
Initial Assessment
- Weight
- 11.9 kg (26.2 lbs)
- SCL (Straight Carapace Length)
- 48.3 cm
- Exam Findings
- Good body condition. Fibropapilloma tumors present.
- Initial Treatment
- Fluids and vitamins
Ruffle’s Story
Ruffles is a juvenile green sea turtle who was found floating near Cocoa Beach in Brevard county on March 9. Due to space limitations, Ruffles was transferred to CMA on March 10 to continue out the remainder of their rehabilitation. Ruffles has a relatively good body condition and a moderate load of fibropapilloma tumors present. Ruffles initial treatment plan consists of vitamins and fluids.
INTERESTING FACT: Name was given by Brevard Zoo
Treatment Updates
- 3.11.24
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Ruffles first swim test went well. There were no concerning behaviors seen in water. We will increase their swim time as they improve.
- 3.13.24
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Ruffles is able to be in water all day and overnight. We are gradually increasing their deep water swim time as well. We are continuing to do glucose checks and giving fluids as needed.
- 3.15.24
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Able to be in deep water all day and overnight.
- 3.19.24
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We have started offering a diet the last several days and is eating well.
- 4.3.24
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Ruffles is doing well and is ready for surgery.
- 4.12.24
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Ruffles successfully had the majority of their fibropapilloma tumors removed. We are monitoring their recovery.
- 4.16.24
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Ruffles is eating well post surgery.
- 5.21.24
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Ruffles is continuing to do well post surgery! Their surgical sites are almost fully healed.
- 6.7.24
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Ruffles has received a clean bill of health from our staff veterinarian!
- 6.12.24
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Ruffles was released at Ormond Beach in Volusia county!
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.