Swamp Girl Adventures Reptile Rehabilitation

09/05/2026

This is a record to get 11 sick tortoises in less than 2 weeks time from all over the state. It's hitting us hard $$ because labs and testing cost not to mention treatment costs add up fast. On average it's 300 to 500 or more per sick tortoise and sadly only 1 person out off all these cases made a donation with drop off. We want to help as many as we can and the latest bill equals above 1,000 and thats not meds just testing!
We have a zeffy that is fee free, posted in comments, our website mentioned in the video and then the Facebook fundraiser attached to this post.
Thank you all and please send healing thoughts!

09/02/2026

Don't forget we have an Amazon wish list!
Tolo says more 🪱 lol https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/319ZLLKWT3FBF?ref_=wl_share

09/02/2026

Dr. Woof socks work with shorts! Keeping you legs working and moving is important!
I love all their fun patterns and styles too.
You can see Billy has caught on to taking his meds!

08/29/2026

Thank you Dr Woof for letting us try these adorable yet amazing compression socks! Vala is really appreciates the extra support while at work.
And shout out to my daughter, so proud she turned out to be a lab rat ❤️

08/21/2026

This Florida box turtle is much happier now!
Some of you may remember the box turtle with the swollen bulging eyes that came in a couple months ago, he is looking much different now.
I don't have a definite answer on what happened as some tests are still pending but it's suspected that he was sprayed with some type of lawn treatment causing inflammation and severe irritation. He is back home now and seemed very happy to be there!

08/16/2026

Its been a buys last few days! Lots of new patients!

You can help us by visiting our Amazon wish list to send us some items we need !

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/319ZLLKWT3FBF?ref_=wl_share

08/07/2026

I honestly have no words, the nomination was a surprise as it was then to also win volunteer of the year was an even bigger one.
The FWRI wildlife health team and the crocodilian research team are amazing hardworking people. I am honored to help push to get answers and strive to make a change for our wildlife. Team efforts are what makes the difference in this world. We must come together to support the science to uncover the mysteries and make necessary changes. Yes, volunteering means no pay but what we can accomplish together is priceless. It's not about the money but the lives we save along the way! From Turtle frasier virus, snake fungal disease, gopher tortoise diseases to bloated alligators there is still so much more we need to do and I am just getting started.
I thank everyone for your support, it's not easy to juggle everything that I do but it's a choice I have made to make a difference and I don't plan on quitting anytime soon 😉

🙌 Award Winner in the House! 🙌

Kim Titterington is an exceptional volunteer whose dedication, adaptability, and expertise have had a significant impact on wildlife research across Florida. Kim has played a key role in statewide turtle and tortoise health surveys, delivering high quality samples, assisting with disease investigations, and responding swiftly to demanding survey needs. Kim assists with captures, transport, necropsies, and data collection for both crocodilian research and wildlife health teams, often driving hours to support urgent fieldwork with a consistently positive attitude. Her involvement has been an immense support to understanding the bloated alligator syndrome, and emerging disease threats in gopher tortoises and her thoughtful input strengthens every project she joins. One colleague shared, “Kim improves the outcome of every plan we make. Her reliability and enthusiasm elevate our entire team.” Kim’s commitment, problem solving skills, and willingness to help with any species or task have expanded research capacity far beyond what staff alone could accomplish.
We deeply appreciate all you do, Kim!

07/30/2026

And this is Billy, the 3rd bloated alligator currently in care. The girls take their meds no problem but Billy, well, he is not as willing so I have to chase him around a bit to get him in just the right position to toss the meatball with the hidden meds in his mouth. A daily adventure for both of us! I really wish he would be a bit more fierce and open that mouth but he says nope 😆

07/27/2026

A collaboration with JPI Animal Health
This is Billy and you will hear more about him in the near future!

07/23/2026

We got 3 bloated gators in a very short span of time, Merlot came with a 8 ft male i will introduce at a later time. They came from 2 different south Florida locations but back to back.
Melot is about 5 ft and her bloat was only on one side which is a bit different from the other cases. On x rays she definitely had fecaliths. Her bodyweight was also better than most that we have seen making her a definite candidate for surgery. She has been doing well so far. Spent 10 days in temp hold after surgery and is now in a slightly bigger space with a full pool to continue her recovery. All the observations we make help us understand the bloated condition and if there is any chance of recovery. Thank you all for your continued support as we work with FWRI to help determine the cause.