Uploaded June 2021 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Earwig was admitted late night into the early morning of 5/17-5/18 from Buckroe Fishing Pier. This Kemp's ridley sea turtle had a large hook along the left inside of its mouth that followed the jaw line up and actually entered the orbit of its eye. Our veterinarian is a PRO and skillfully removed that hook with no damage to the eye!
Earwig spent several weeks at our Stranding facility receiving treatment. Along with eye medications, Earwig received a course of antibiotics and pain relievers/anti-inflammatories. S/he was very active and despite being hooked in the mouth still had a great appetite during its stay.
On June 20, 2021, Earwig was returned to his home. Thanks to our Stranding Response Team and our Pier Partners for their efforts to get a healthy Earwig back to the ocean 💕
❗️If you accidentally hook a sea turtle❗️ please call us on our 24 hour Stranding Response Hotline at (757) 385-7575. We would like to examine ALL hooked sea turtles even if the angler believes the animal to be hook free because of the prevalence of secondary hooks or conditions.
Earwig was admitted late night into the early morning of 5/17-5/18 from Buckroe Fishing Pier. This Kemp's ridley sea turtle had a large hook along the left inside of its mouth that followed the jaw line up and actually entered the orbit of its eye. Our veterinarian is a PRO and skillfully removed that hook with no damage to the eye!
Earwig spent several weeks at our Stranding facility receiving treatment. Along with eye medications, Earwig received a course of antibiotics and pain relievers/anti-inflammatories. S/he was very active and despite being hooked in the mouth still had a great appetite during its stay.
On June 20, 2021, Earwig was returned to his home. Thanks to our Stranding Response Team and our Pier Partners for their efforts to get a healthy Earwig back to the ocean 💕
❗️If you accidentally hook a sea turtle❗️ please call us on our 24 hour Stranding Response Hotline at (757) 385-7575. We would like to examine ALL hooked sea turtles even if the angler believes the animal to be hook free because of the prevalence of secondary hooks or conditions.
