Tsetse fly was rescued from Boca Raton, FL with lethargic behavior and no blink or reflex response. Due to the lack of neurological response, a protozoa infection was suspected and treated for.
Species: Green Sea Turtle
Age: Juvenile (~1-3 yrs)
Location: Boca Raton, FL
Concern: Protozoa Infection
Status: Deceased
Weight: 2.1 kg 4.6 lbs
2020-May-5 | Tsetse Fly succumbed to her illness and passed away. |
2020-May-1 | Began supportive medications and treatment for protozoa infection. |
2020-May-1 | Rescued from Boca Raton, FL struggling to swim in the surf. Tsetse fly was lethargic, had a large barnacle load on carapace, and exhibited no blink or reflex response. |