Author: Sea Rogers Williams
Infection and antibiotics
The wound to Amelia’s shell (see previous Ameila’s wounds show signs of healing) has taken a turn for the worse, and we’ve started her on a course of antibiotics to help her little body counter the infection. The wound started to bleed more and there is more reaction in the tissues surrounding the fractured scute. […]
Ameila’s wounds show signs of healing
Assisted by Drs. Ryer and Voorhis we examined the shell fragment from the wounded and wayward Diamond-back terrapin Amelia. see: Amelia Admitted to Hospital after Crash Landing The fragment appears to have lost blood supply and will not heal, but the tissues under the fragment are clean and starting to fill in and protect the […]
New Parasite from Kemp’s Ridley
The loss of Caveman, a Kemp’s ridley sea turtle that died of sepsis and pneumonia following a cold-stun event last fall, was difficult for the entire staff, but we are continuing to learn about Kemp’s ridley sea turtles and issues that effect their health and natural history. During the necropsy (animal autopsy) we found an […]
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We are back at it again with this week’s #wishlistwednesday posting! At the top of the list this week is probably the most common item
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Happy #turtletuesday 🐢🐢!! With the arrival of warmer weather, native turtles emerge from a period of wintertime dormancy known as brumation. As these reptiles emerge
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We just wanted to give one last shout-out to our amazing volunteer community in recognition of #VolunteerAppreciationWeek! Though this week is set aside each year