Universe was rescued from Jupiter Island, FL after a boat strike injury. After arriving at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, it was discovered that she was carrying eggs. She laid her eggs and they were buried in a nest offsite to give them the chance to hatch. She has recovered and was released at Coral Cove Park, Tequesta, FL.
Species: Loggerhead
Age: Adult (15+ yrs)
Location: Jupiter Island, FL
Concern: Boat Strike
Status: Released
Weight: 66.3 kg 145 lbs
| 2019-Aug-05 | Released at Coral Cove Park, Tequesta, FL. |
| 2019-Jul-30 | Discontinued medications. Reshaped rough edges of carapace. |
| 2019-Jul-02 | Removed necrotic bone and keratin from wounds. Fecal sample taken for culture. |
| 2019-Jun-28 | Passed 1 egg. Radiographs confirm she has no more eggs. |
| 2019-Jun-22 | Began eating, No eggs passed. |
| 2019-Jun-21 | Passed 4 eggs overnight. Oxytocin administered, but no more eggs passed. |
| 2019-Jun-18 | Passed 1 egg overnight. Oxytocin administered, but no more eggs passed. |
| 2019-Jun-17 | Administered one double dose of oxytocin. Passed 3 eggs. |
| 2019-Jun-16 | No oxytocin administered. Passed 1 egg while taking X-rays. Radiographs seem to show eggs still present. |
| 2019-Jun-15 | One double dose of oxytocin administered. Passed 4 eggs. |
| 2019-Jun-13 | Administered two doses of oxytocin. Passed 8 eggs. |
| 2019-Jun-12 | No oxytocin administered. Passed 2 eggs. |
| 2019-Jun-10 | One dose of oxytocin administered. Passed 3 eggs. |
| 2019-Jun-09 | Administered one dose of oxytocin. Passed 5 eggs. |
| 2019-Jun-08 | Two doses of oxytocin administered to induce labor. Passed 16 eggs. |
| 2019-Jun-07 | Removed necrotic bits of bone and flushed wounds. Applied honey to wounds. |
| 2019-Jun-05 | Radiographs taken. Appears as though Universe is carrying eggs. |
| 2019-May-31 | Started antibiotic medication and MLS laser therapy on wounds. |
| 2019-May-30 | Rescued from Jupiter Island, FL after a boat strike injury. Taken to Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. Freshwater bath to remove barnacles. Wounds flushed out and blood and wound cultures taken. |
Address: 1801 North Ocean Blvd. Boca Raton, FL 33432
Phone: 561-544-8605
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