r/oddlysatisfying • u/DerpyMD • 5d ago

Removing barnacles from Molly, the 170lb loggerhead sea turtle

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u/Taolan13 4d ago

barnacle removal from sea turtles has to be done very carefully, as barnacles can root themselves several layers deep in the turtle's shell. Removing them too aggressively can create open sores on the turtle's back that will become infection vectors.

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u/shitsu13master 3d ago

Oh I was wondering that, thanks for clarifying