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All the latest updates and news from the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum, and Zoo, one of Bermuda's leading visitor attractions!
Daisy — the loggerhead turtle that has been residing at the Bermuda Museum, Aquarium & Zoo since she underwent life-saving surgery to remove a rusting hook in her throat three months ago — has had her stitches removed and it is hoped she can be released back into the wild in late spring/early summer.
“In addition to all of her routine monthly checks, such as weighing her, taking measurements and blood samples, Dr. Ian Walker was present to finally remove the stitches from her surgery,” the Bermuda Zoological Society said.
“Although 3 months may seem like a long time to have stitches, they were only just removed because reptiles have tough skin and it therefore takes much longer for their wounds to heal.
“We can report that, on average, Daisy is eating about 4 pounds of fish a day and has gained approximately 30 pounds, which is a very good amount. We are hoping to release her back into the wild in late spring/early summer.
The photos below are courtesy of Michelle Smith of the Bermuda Zoological Society
Dr. Walker removing the stitches
Checking the status of the healing would
Preparing Daisy to be weighed
Aquarist, Choy Aming, taking measurements
Daisy being weighed
Taking more measurements
Aquarists, Choy Aming and Ryan Tacklion, and Curator, Patrick Talbot,
making sure Daisy is comfortable before being weighed
As Daisy is prepped to have a blood sample taken, her back flippers are examined
Animal Care and Quarantine Manager, Roma Hayward, takes a sample of Daisy's blood