The Turtle Hospital. Rescue, Rehab, Release.

New Patient “Boo”

Our newest patient “Boo” is settling in after his/her rescue in Key West last Tuesday. Thanks to The Key West Wildlife Center for helping get Boo to safety. Boo is debilitated and carries a heavy load of FP tumors, we can’t wait to get this cutie cleaned up!!

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Check out the pictures to see rehabber Courtney in one of our ‘ambulances’ as she checks the turtle’s heart rate using a doppler! A sea turtle’s heart rate is usually 20-30 beats per minute, but can vary. It is a great tool to evaluate the turtle’s condition!

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