Crater was rescued from Brevard County, lethargic and covered with barnacles. He was initially taken to the Brevard Zoo Sea Turtle Healing Center before being transferred to Gumbo Limbo Nature Center.
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Species: Green Sea Turtle
Age: Juvenile (~3-5 yrs)
Location: Brevard County, FL
Concern: Lethargy & Barnacles
Status: Released
Weight: 2.26 kg 5 lbs
| 2019-May-21 | Released at Pineda Beach Park in St. Lucie County |
| 2019-Apr-23 | Discontinued MLS laser therapy and honey application. |
| 2019-Apr-10 | Discontinued antibiotic medication. |
| 2019-Mar-16 | Continued MLS laser and honey daily. Continued antibiotic treatment. |
| 2019-Feb-27 | Started on antibiotics, honey application, and MLS laser therapy daily. |
| 2019-Feb-27 | Transferred to Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. |
| 2019-Jan-29 | Started on fluid treatment. |
| 2019-Jan-28 | Rescued from Brevard County and taken to the Brevard Zoo Sea Turtle Healing Center. |
Address: 1801 North Ocean Blvd. Boca Raton, FL 33432
Phone: 561-544-8605
Gumbo Limbo Nature Center remains closed in response to the Coronavirus pandemic until further notice. Please check gumbolimbo.org and www.myboca.us for more information. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding and stay safe.
