Date Stranded: May 15, 2022
Date Released: July 18, 2022
Reason for Stranding
Stuck in the rocks at Boca Chica jetties beach side
Patient History
5.5 lb non-FP juvenile green
Update: 6/1
– Current weight – 6.4 lbs
– Receiving debridement and cold laser therapy every 7 days
– Moderate wounds are well and turtle is eating very well. Fecal positive for Caryopsora, will start on oral medication
Patient Injuries
moderate plastron abrasions and moderate plastron bruising
Patient Treatments
-started on Ceftazidime, Vit B Complex & fluids, meloxicam
-took 3-view radiographs
-dry-docked overnight and placed in shallow freshwater this morning
Ways to help Mango's Recovery
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