Date Stranded: August 2, 2026
Reason for Stranding
Stranded on Boca Chica Jetties on channel side
Patient History
Atlantic Green 3.20 kg
Patient Injuries
Epibiot Load: Moderate algae and barnacles on carapace. Ventral soft skin has some barnacles too. A few small barnacles on head.
Mouth/Beak: One tiny spot of exudate on right side of tongue.
External Carapace Notes: Moderate abrasions on carapace and several tiny barnacles. Bone is exposed.
Plastron: Minor wounds on plastron, some are healing already.
External Wounds: Small hole wound on right flipper on ventral side.
Patient Treatments
In House Bloods: PCV: 26%, TS: 3.4, Glucose: 100
Meds administered: Standard protocol (Ceftaz, VitB & Normosol)
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