Junebug was rescued from Fort Pierce, FL. She appeared lethargic and had a heavy barnacle load concentrated on the rear half of her carapace due to prolonged inactivity.
Species: Green Sea Turtle
Age: Juvenile (~1-3 yrs)
Location: Fort Pierce, FL
Concern: Chronic Debilitation
Status: Released
Weight: 2.85 kg 6.28 lbs
| 2020-Apr-9 | Released. |
| 2020-Apr-8 | Cleared for release by veterinarian. Applied flipper and pit tags. |
| 2020-Apr-5 | Eating well and active. Carapace is healing well. Continue MLS laser and honey treatments. |
| 2020-Mar-6 | Veterinarian removed all barnacles from carapace. Started on MLS laser therapy and honey & silver sulfadiazine treatments to carapace daily. |
| 2020-Mar-3 | Transported to Gumbo Limbo Nature Center by Ecological Associates, Inc. Freshwater bath to remove barnacles from carapace. Began supportive medications. |
| 2020-Mar-2 | Rescued from Fort Pierce, FL due to lethargic behavior. |
Address: 1801 North Ocean Boulevard Boca Raton, Florida 33432
Phone: 561-544-8605
