Xenophilius was rescued from Cape Canaveral Energy Center after a boat strike wounded them. Her wounds were healed and her carapace was wired back together, and after making a full recovery, Xenophilius was released from Titusville, FL.
Species: Green Sea Turtle
Age: Juvenile (~3-5 yrs)
Location: Brevard County, FL
Concern: Boat Strike
Status: Released
Weight: 3.6 kg 7.9 lbs
| 2019-Jul-17 | Released from Max Brewer Memorial Parkway in Titusville, FL. |
| 2019-Jul-02 | Cleared for release. |
| 2019-Jun-15 | Wounds still healing well. Continue monitoring flotation ability. |
| 2019-May-28 | Discontinued MLS laser therapy. |
| 2019-May-18 | Continue supporting care. Healing well. |
| 2019-Apr-30 | Debrided wound. Seems to be healing well. |
| 2019-Apr-10 | Discontinued antibiotic medication. Continue MLS laser therapy. |
| 2019-Mar-12 | Used drill/wire/crimp method to secure crack in shell. Debrided area for healing. |
| 2019-Mar-11 | Started MLS laser therapy on carapace wounds. |
| 2019-Mar-08 | Applied zip-tie to caudal carapace and removed dead bone. Started honey treatment. |
| 2019-Feb-19 | Removed wound vac and placed in water. Swimming and fairly active. |
| 2019-Feb-12 | Started on antibiotic medication. |
| 2019-Feb-11 | Rescued from Brevard County, FL after a boat strike and taken to Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. Freshwater bath to remove barnacles. Wound vac for carapace wounds. |
Address: 1801 North Ocean Boulevard Boca Raton, Florida 33432
Phone: 561-544-8605
