Adoption – Turkenstein

Description

Date: June 8, 2024
Location: Cape San Blas
Circumstances: Trauma

“Turkenstein” a sub-adult green sea turtle, was found washed ashore on Shell Island in Panama City Beach. He/she had definitive vessel strike injuries to the head and carapace and was found to be lethargic.

In spite of the head and carapace injuries, Turkenstein is in good overall body condition. He/she is receiving fluids, antibiotics and vitamins to increase appetite. Turkenstein’s wound treatment with honey and silver encourages healing and prevents infection. Although he/she seems calm/lethargic while in water, there is quite a bit of fight and energy out of water during treatment, which is a good thing!