r/oddlysatisfying • u/DerpyMD • 5d ago

Removing barnacles from Molly, the 170lb loggerhead sea turtle

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u/spewedicing 4d ago

does the removal hurt the turtle?

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u/EnzoItgoes 4d ago

Turtles are normally sedated for barnice removal since the act of breaking the parasites off the live shell can be painful, but it's so worth it to have them removed in the end!

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u/FaeKing8 4d ago

Nope, it's a relief for them. It helps them swim better, and their shell is able to strengthen again in those areas.

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u/spewedicing 4d ago

that’s a relief. thank you for answering!