Sea Turtle Hospital Updates

Ben

Ben is a cold stunned green turtle who has adjusted well to our warm tanks. The recheck radiographs and bloodwork show that the pneumonia has progressed slightly, so he has started on oral antibiotics. He is consuming all of his diet, and we’re hoping to see an increase in weight while he’s being medicated.

Blue Bell

Blue Bell was slow to adjust to being back in the water but is now swimming through the whole water column and doing well. She chews on food throughout the day, but we still need to encourage more consumption from her.

Perry

After spending his first couple of days floating at the surface of his tank, Perry can now dive down and rest at the bottom. He has yet to eat any diet items, but we will continue offering a variety of options to see if any tickle his fancy. His eye ulcers seem to be resolved following antibiotic ointment treatments.

Orange Sherbert

Orange Sherbert has adjusted well to being in the tank and has been seen consuming some diet items, and his weight remains stable so far. On intake, ulcers were noted on the eyes, but after a follow-up eye stain a few days after arrival, these seem to have resolved.