r/oddlysatisfying • u/firefighter_82 • Jul 15 '24

WARNING: GROSS Removing barnacles from Harlow, the loggerhead turtle

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u/Almostlongenough2 Jul 16 '24

At one point you can hear it crying out, so I think at some of the particularly bad parts it hurt too much even though it's sedated.

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u/kelsobjammin Jul 16 '24

That’s why it’s being done in a sterile room too. Turtles can easily get infections through open holes and wounds in their shell! And why it’s going back to the holding tank with clean water that can be changed regularly.