by Carolyn.Leopard | Sep 29, 2012 | N.E.S.T. Rehab Residents
LK-KLC-12-09-24-01 Kemp’s Ridley 10.56 lb. Hernando de Soto’s xrays revealed severe congestion in the right lung which greatly reduces the oxygen supply to all parts of the body. He received antibiotics and fluids at RIAC (Roanoke Island Animal Clinic)...
by Carolyn.Leopard | Sep 26, 2012 | N.E.S.T. Rehab Residents
LK-KLC-12-9-24-01 Kemp’s Ridley 10.56 lb. My apologies to the students who named and helped this Kemp’s! I misread his name and, being partial to ABBA, I read it as Fernando. The little guy’s name is actually Hernando de Soto. More after I visit...
by Carolyn.Leopard | Sep 25, 2012 | N.E.S.T. Rehab Residents
LK-KLC-12-09-24-01 “Fernando” 10.56 lbs This beautiful little 10.56 lb. Kemp’s ridley was found stranded on the ocean side in Carova this morning. Betty Lane picked him up in Carova and drove him to Water’s Edge Village School, a one-room...
by Carolyn.Leopard | Sep 24, 2012 | N.E.S.T. Rehab Residents
CC-KRC-12-08-17-01 “EL” 140 lb El’s main problem is malnutrition and low PCV. Dr. Harmes* requested a fecal sample based on her being covered in parasites when she came into Rehab and the possibility of finding the reason she continues to be status...
by Carolyn.Leopard | Sep 24, 2012 | N.E.S.T. Rehab Residents
CC-KRC-12-08-17-01 “EL” 140 lb El received her first routine Rehab “post arrival” checkup on 9/13/12. This checkup involves weighing, taking a blood sample, and checking/treating physical problems and wounds. Aquarist/Aquarium Curator...
