Date Stranded: May 7, 2026
Reason for Stranding
Found stuck in rocks at Boca Chica jetties on the beach side
Patient History
Atlantic green 2.40 kg
Patient Injuries
Mouth/Beak: clear, one spot on right side of tongue, rest looks OK
External Carapace Notes: one moderate abrasion in the upper portion of the carapace towards the middle, 2 smaller moderate abrasions near the tip of the carapace, a little chip near the caudal end of the right side of the carapace
Plastron: Moderate abrasions, minor bruising
Head/Flippers/Soft Tissue: Cloaca is red and irritated, minor abrasions to the dorsal and ventral sides of all four flippers, a small abrasion near the left ventral side of the jaw
Patient Treatments
In House Bloods: PCV: 32%, TS: 4.6 , Glucose: 229
Meds administered: Standard protocol (Ceftaz, VitB & Normosol)
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