Big Bang was rescued from Port Canaveral, FL, covered in fibropapilloma tumors. Underwent tumor removal surgery and monitoring to check for regrowth.
Species: Green Sea Turtle
Age: Juvenile (~3-5 yrs)
Location: Port Canaveral, FL
Concern: Fibropapillomatosis
Status: Released
Weight: 4.85 kg 10.7 lbs
| 2019-Jul-17 | Released from Max Brewer Memorial Parkway in Titusville, FL. |
| 2019-Jul-02 | Eyes fully healed. No signs of regrowth. Cleared for release. |
| 2019-Jun-11 | Underwent tumor removal surgery. Started on antibiotics. |
| 2019-May-11 | Recovering. Preparing for eye tumor removal surgery. |
| 2019-Apr-09 | Changed medication under direction of veterinarian. |
| 2019-Mar-12 | Underwent tumor removal surgery |
| 2019-Mar-01 | Started on antibiotic medications. |
| 2019-Feb-27 | Transferred to Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. |
| 2018-Dec-04 | Started laser therapy on wounds. |
| 2018-Dec-03 | Rescued from Port Canaveral, FL and taken to Brevard Zoo Sea Turtle Healing Center. Started on antibiotic medication. |
Address: 1801 North Ocean Blvd. Boca Raton, FL 33432
Phone: 561-544-8605
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