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 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.
