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...
by Carolyn.Leopard | Aug 26, 2012 | N.E.S.T. Rehab Residents
CC-KRC-12-08-17-01 “EL” 140 lb This amazingly gentle, large loggerhead moves in “slow motion” and is a delight to everyone who works with her. She is eating 600 to 1600 grams of food daily. The goal for her to gain weight is 1900 gm. When...
by Carolyn.Leopard | Aug 20, 2012 | N.E.S.T. Rehab Residents
8/18/12 CC-KRC-12-08-17-01 El had been in 2 inches of fresh water overnight because we wanted the water below her nostrils until we knew she could consistenly raise head to breath. As you probably know, sea turtles, being reptiles, breathe fresh air. When they are...
by Carolyn.Leopard | Aug 19, 2012 | N.E.S.T. Rehab Residents
El on the beach at KDH after rescue by lifeguard Dave Elder CC-KRC-12-08-17-01 Loggerhead 140 lbs. and 79.8 cm straight carapace 8-17-12 NEST was notified that a turtle had been “bobbing” up and down for approximately 6 days near Carlton Street...
by Carolyn.Leopard | Jul 19, 2012 | N.E.S.T. Rehab Residents
CC-ALF-12-06-06-01 Loggerhead 44 lb. 7/19/12 At 4 a.m. Fitzy stopped breathing and could not be resuscitated. The loggerhead had refused to eat since her return to Rehab 7/13/12, leading to being forcefed Monday (7/16) and again Wednesday (7/18/12). She was found...
by Carolyn.Leopard | Jul 5, 2012 | N.E.S.T. Rehab Residents
CC-ALF-12-06-06-01 6/29/12 Fitzy stopped eating Friday 6/22 and continued refusing food which resulted in her having repeat x-rays 6/26 at RIAC. No specific diagnosis could be determined except the possibility of GI obstruction. She was given a laxative at RIAC...
