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Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia mydas)
Stranding Location: Myrtle Beach State Park Pier, SC
Arrival Date: 5/27/2019
Age: Juvenile
Weight:2.0 kgs (4.4 pounds)
Case History
Scar was accidentally hooked at the Myrtle Beach State Park Pier. Thankfully, a fisherman pulled him up using a dip net as the hook appeared to be in the right eye. Though Scar was in good body condition and was very active, park rangers did not want to remove it given the difficult location of the hook. Volunteer transporter Linda Mataya of the North Myrtle Beach Sea Turtle Patrol team quickly transported this little green to the South Carolina Aquarium for hook removal!
Treatment
Upon admit, Scar was very bright and active. Dr. Shane quickly assessed the hook location, took radiographs and pulled blood for a blood panel. Based on radiographs, the hook appeared to be only in the eyelid and not the actual eye itself. Light sedation was administered and Dr. Shane was able to remove the hook quickly. Once removed, the eye was stained to see if there were any abrasions on the surface of the eye from the hook rubbing against it. Thankfully, everything looked clear. Scar was given fluids, vitamins, started on injectable antibiotics to prevent infection and ophthalmic drops as well. By the end of the day, Scar was in a tank, actively swimming around.
Update
June 1: Scar has been doing well since his admit a few days ago. The mild swelling in his right eye has decreased, and he is eating and pooping up a storm. Scar has a few weeks on injectable antibiotics and few more days with eye drops.
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