05/31/2026
This week has been a busy one for turtle care. With the much-needed rain finally arriving, the turtles seem to have become much more active recently—which unfortunately often means we see an increase in injured animals needing help.
Sadly, we lost two turtles this week. One was deceased upon arrival, and another succumbed to what appeared to be severe internal trauma. While those losses are always difficult, we continue doing everything we can for the ones that still have a fighting chance.
The turtle featured in this video came to us with a significant limb degloving injury, so please use caution if you are sensitive to wound images. She was also suffering from flystrike and had a large number of maggots in the wound. Based on its condition, this injury was not recent—she had likely been enduring it for several days, possibly even a week. I've included the original finder photos at the end of the video to show just how far she's already come.
At this stage, we're still unsure whether her leg can be saved, but she's receiving antibiotics to help combat infection and support the healing process. Despite everything she's been through, she's still full of spirit—and plenty of attitude! She’s definitely a spicy one. 😂
Every turtle that comes through our doors reminds us how resilient wildlife can be. Thank you to everyone who takes the time to stop, help, and reach out when they find an animal in need. It truly makes a difference.
