Zoo Med Calcium With Vitamin D3 Reptile Food, 3-Ounce
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Make sure it's the leopard gecko version that doesn't contain D3.
Without a doubt. In each of my Crestie enclosures, I keep a "capful." Of course, I feed them Crested Gecko Diet (CGD), which is required, as well as Crickets (dusted with calcium).
I have no idea. The label only lists the calcium content. which is calcium min 38%, which is calcium max 43%, which is calcium max 43%, which is calcium min%
Cuttle bones are more suitable for aquatic turtles. It's a calcium supplement that they can eat rather than having it added to their environment. In addition, I work at a pet supply store. That is exactly what we do. Not to mention the fact that I have a tortoise as a pet.
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Quality reptile calcium without D3 that can be placed in a bottlecap or dish inside the tank for free feeding. UVB synthesis is how vitamin D3 is produced in a diurnal reptile that basks in the sun. If you have a crepuscular or nocturnal reptile, such as leopard geckos, that does not bask in UVB, you should supplement their diet with a multivitamin supplement containing D3.
Gross or not, it keeps them healthy.
I have four adult Russian tortoises: three males and one female. For a little over ten years, I've been their keeper. This powder is something I've been using for a long time. The veterinarian always compliments me on my little guys' health whenever I take them to the vet. This, I believe, is due in large part to the Repti Calcium sprinkled on top of their fresh fruits and vegetables (along with pellets) at each meal. This version with the D3 is one of my favorites. I simply spritz the vegetables with water and sprinkle this on top.
If you have a reptile or amphibian, you'll probably need this and/or its D3-free counterpart. Everyone is aware of the dangers and devastating effects of metabolic bone disease in reptiles. Your critter should stay healthy and strong with this product and the right UVB lighting (species dependent). For my bearded dragon's meals, I dust this at least once a day, and for my crested gecko's crickets, I dust it once a week. I looked into a few different brands before deciding on this one, and despite the fact that they are all fairly similar, I chose this one. A high-quality product at a reasonable price.
This is kept in a bowl in my leo's terrarium for him to lick whenever he wants. I put his worms in the bowl with the calcium powder when I feed him, so that he gets some of the powder when he eats his worms. It's something he really enjoys! I plan to keep buying.
She went from being sedentary and unwilling to eat much to being active and exploring her enclosure, eating the same amount in one day that she had eaten in a week just a month before. She was also a little soft at first, but she's starting to harden up nicely now. This is likely to have saved my life!.
The particles may be a little too small, but the texture isn't too grainy. If you keep it in a more humid place (40% or higher is my guess), the powder begins to stick together. This can be fixed by slamming the particles together with a blunt object, but only in a less humid environment. I refrigerated mine. The zoo med calcium without D3 has the same issue, but it's not quite as bad.
My dog decided to "play" with my two red ear slider turtles, causing their shells to be badly damaged and in need of extra calcium to help them heal. Calcium powder is sprinkled on top of their food whenever they are fed in order to ensure that they consume it. I tried feeding it to them without any food or treats, but they didn't like it. The only problem with this powder is that it makes a mess in the tank. Since we started using this, the glass appears to be clogged with clumping and gunk. In general, I'm pleased with the outcome.
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