BLT
Patient Report
Name: BLT
Species: Green Sea Turtle
Weight: 6.4 lbs.
Reason for visit: Fibropapilloma Tumors, Lethargic
Location found: Key Largo
Status Report
- 8/6/2025 – Meet BLT! a juvenile green sea turtle that was rescued off of Key Largo where he was found lethargic and with light fibropapilloma (FP) tumor load. we suspect BLT may have neurological challenges from biotoxin. Treatment for BLT includes IV nutrition, fluid, antibiotics and a healthy diet of greens and mixed sea food. Blt’s Blood plasma was collected and sent to a lab to test for biotoxins.
- 10/21/2025- BLT will be receiving a CT scan soon !
BLT Photos
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