The Turtle Hospital. Rescue, Rehab, Release.

Huckleberry

huckleberry

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Arrival: 2/9/17

Species: Green

Weight: 10 lbs

Location: Marathon

Reason: FP


Bio: Named after the rescuer’s dog.


UPDATED: 2/21/17 Had the huge tumor from my flipper removed. More surgeries to go as soon as I am feeling well enough.

Huckleberry


UPDATED: 4/24/17 Tumor free and swimming in a bigger tank with other turtles.


UPDATED: 5/10/17 Looking good tumor free!


UPDATED: 11/5/17 Going through a growth spurt; see how my scutes are outlined.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

UPDATED: 3/17/18 Almost ready for release. Got my flipper and PIT tag the other day.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


UPDATED: 3/19/18 Released!!!!