Adorable baby turtle born albino and with his heart on the outside of his body survived

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Baby albino turtle born with his heart to the outside of his body has survived (despite a disease so rare, veterinarians still have to give it a name)

  • The little turtle is albino and seems to be almost completely white
  • Known as a hope, the turtle also has its heart located outside the heart chamber
  • The disease is so rare that it has not been given a name in veterinary medicine

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Joe Pinkstone for Mailonline


published:
07:06 EST, February 18, 2019

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Update:
07:15 EST, February 18, 2019

A small albino turtle born with a beating heart on the outside of her body has challenged all the difficulties and seems to prosper despite its disadvantages.

The tiny reptile, known as Hope, suffers from a disease so rare that she has not yet been appointed to veterinary medicine.

A similar affection is called ectopia cordis in humans, which affects about one in every 126,000 births.

The tiny reptile, known as Hope, suffers from a disease so rare that it has not yet been named in veterinary science. She is albino and her heart is outside the good cavity (photo)

The tiny reptile, known as Hope, suffers from a disease so rare that it has not yet been named in veterinary science. She is albino and her heart is outside the good cavity (photo)

The tiny reptile, known as Hope, suffers from a disease so rare that it has not yet been named in veterinary science. She is albino and her heart is outside the good cavity (photo)

Owner Mike Aquilina, nicknamed AquaMike on Instagram, is taking care of Albino Pinkbelly Sideneck at his home in New Jersey.

He received Hope from his friend Gerard, an American turtle breeder.

Mr. Aquilina, 29, said, "Hope has had an impact on my life in so many ways that it makes me feel really emotional.

"She is so small and so fragile, the most delicate thing, but she's afraid of nothing. People can see that and she has so many people supporting her around the world.

"It spreads hope while giving me hope. Hope has changed my life for the best in so little time.

The Guardian of Hope has no guidance to follow when dealing with this unique animal. He therefore states that he uses "common sense" and provides additional care.

But sadly for Hope, this means she must be separated from other turtles in the foreseeable future.

WHAT IS ECTOPIA CORDIS?

Ectopia cordis affects about one in every 126,000 births.

This happens when the heart is born outside the chest because the wall is not forming properly and the organ ends outside the protective layer.

Ectopia partial cordis can occur which involves the heart outside the wall but inside a layer of skin

A complete ectopia is a heart when the heart is located outside the chest wall, with nothing – including the skin – to protect it.

This condition can include deformities of the chest (chest), abdomen, or both.

Ectopia cordis is often accompanied by defects of the heart itself.

Rare heart failure is unknown in Pinkbelly Sideneck, but a similar condition in humans is called ectopia cordis and affects about one in 126,000 births.

Rare heart failure is unknown in Pinkbelly Sideneck, but a similar condition in humans is called ectopia cordis and affects about one in 126,000 births.

Rare heart failure is unknown in Pinkbelly Sideneck, but a similar condition in humans is called ectopia cordis and affects about one in 126,000 births.

The Guardian of Hope has no guidance to follow when dealing with this unique animal. He therefore states that he uses "common sense" and provides additional care. But sadly for Hope, this means she must be separated from other turtles in the foreseeable future.

The Guardian of Hope has no guidance to follow when dealing with this unique animal. He therefore states that he uses "common sense" and provides additional care. But sadly for Hope, this means she must be separated from other turtles in the foreseeable future.

The Guardian of Hope has no guidance to follow when dealing with this unique animal. He therefore states that he uses "common sense" and provides additional care. But sadly for Hope, this means she must be separated from other turtles in the foreseeable future.

Mr. Aquilina added: "I keep its water very clean, give it a soft rest area and handle it as little as possible.

"I've opted for a more natural approach to a totally sterile approach.

"The goal is to keep his deformity clean and his immune system strong."

"I can not risk another turtle to accidentally puncture his heart cavity.

• Perhaps someday in the future when it will be bigger and less susceptible to bacterial infections. For the moment, she has to live in a bubble.

Owner Mike Aquilina, nicknamed AquaMike on Instagram, is taking care of Albino Pinkbelly Sideneck at his home in New Jersey. Mr Aquilina, 29, said: "Hope has had an impact on my life in so many ways that it makes me really emotional"

Owner Mike Aquilina, nicknamed AquaMike on Instagram, is taking care of Albino Pinkbelly Sideneck at his home in New Jersey. Mr Aquilina, 29, said: "Hope has had an impact on my life in so many ways that it makes me really emotional"

Owner Mike Aquilina, nicknamed AquaMike on Instagram, is taking care of Albino Pinkbelly Sideneck at his home in New Jersey. Mr Aquilina, 29, said: "Hope has had an impact on my life in so many ways that it makes me really emotional"

All of Hope's food and medical supplies are provided by ZooMed Laboratories, which leave the little turtle free to bask and eat as she pleases. Currently, no surgical intervention is planned to correct its deformity.

All of Hope's food and medical supplies are provided by ZooMed Laboratories, which leave the little turtle free to bask and eat as she pleases. Currently, no surgical intervention is planned to correct its deformity.

All of Hope's food and medical supplies are provided by ZooMed Laboratories, which leave the little turtle free to bask and eat as she pleases. Currently, no surgical intervention is planned to correct its deformity.

All of Hope's food and medical supplies are provided by ZooMed Laboratories, which leave the little turtle free to bask and eat as she pleases.

Currently, no surgical intervention is planned to correct its deformity.

"She is so greedy eater. Hope loves shrimp in Mysis and I take off the hard outer skin so that it's easier for her to swallow and digest, "said Aquilina.

The same goes for frozen krill and silversides. She also likes clams, snails and frozen blood worms.

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