660-pound alligator undergoes diagnostic test at UF College of Veterinary Medicine

Courtesy: UF College of Veterinary Medicine

That's one very big patient!

Bob, a 660-pound alligator from the St. Augustine Alligator Farm and Zoological Park, recently visited the UF Veterinary Hospital -- appropriately, the home of the Gators.

The massive reptile needed radiographs to assess his right rear leg, which was showing signs of lameness, according to the UF College of Veterinary Medicine.

​ Courtesy: UF College of Veterinary Medicine ​

The zoo team said preliminary evaluation of Bob showed evidence of osteomyelitis, a bone infection. 

UF Veterinary Hospitals will continue to monitor Bob's progress. 

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