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Adult green sea turtle making progress at CROW

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On Saturday, Oct. 29 an adult green sea turtle (patient #16-3404) weighing approximately 52 pounds (sex unknown) was brought to CROW from Captiva. It arrived depressed, pale and was having increased inspiratory effort.

The turtle had a single small Fibropapilloma (a common disease that causes tumors to cover a turtle’s body and impede their vision, mouth, and movement). It is believed that the sea turtle has Brevitoxicosis (red tide).

Overall, the turtle is in great body condition and being provided supportive care (food, water) and being monitored closely.

The prognosis is positive and CROW staff expect the turtle to be released in the near future.

The green sea turtle was moved to the outside pool enclosure where it continues to be closely monitored Monday, Oct. 31. The turtle is bright and alert and swimming well. A more in-depth exam will be done this morning.