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Myrtle
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Myrtle is a large (101 lbs.) male alligator snapping turtle given to Dr. Francis Rose to be used in the educational and interpretive displays at Spring Lake and the Wetlands Restoration Project. Myrtle is between 50 and 60 years of age and has always lived as a captive animal. Recently, Myrtle needed medical attention and was taken to Texas A&M University, College of Veterinary medicine. Dr. Jim Jensen, Dr. Jim Johnson, and student resident, Laura Jantz, handled Myrtle's case. These pictures were taken in the Exotic and Zoo Animal facility. This page, in gallery format, details the medical attention Myrtle recieved |
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Myrtle on a gurney awaiting examination |
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Dr. Jim Jensen and technician examining Myrtle. |
| An ophthalmologist examines Myrtle's eyes (with care). |
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| Dr. Jensen draws blood from the caudal vein for a blood profile. |
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| Dr. Manning, Jane Nelan, Kathy Towns, and Todd Swannack keep Myrtle company. |
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Dr. Rose and students from Texas A&M are getting ready for Myrtle's check-up on November 18, 1999. |
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| Dr. Jenson and students checking Myrtle's health. |
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| Drs. Rose and Simpson comforting Myrtle. |
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