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Zoo Med
Zoo Med Repti Calcium with D3
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Ultra fine, phosphorus-free calcium with vitamin D3 for dusting insects or adding to food, for reptiles and amphibians. It is precipitated calcium carbonate, not ground oyster shell, and comes in 3 oz and 8 oz jars.
Calcium 38 to 43%, with at least 10,390 IU/kg of vitamin D3
No added phosphorus
Fine enough to coat insects evenly
3 oz (85 g) or 8 oz (227 g) jar
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Description
On this page
- With D3
- Phosphorus-free
- Ultra fine
- 3 oz and 8 oz
Many feeder insects carry more phosphorus than calcium, so keepers gutload them and dust them with calcium before feeding. Repti Calcium with D3 adds calcium without adding phosphorus, and the D3 helps the body regulate and use that calcium. A supplement cannot fix poor temperatures, weak UVB, or an unbalanced diet; it supports a care plan that already has those right.
At a glance
- Size
- 3 oz (about 85 g) or 8 oz (about 227 g), resealable plastic jar
- For
- Reptiles and amphibians
- Form
- Ultra fine powder
- Use
- Light dusting on insects, or mixed into greens or prepared foods
- Vitamin D3
- At least 10,390 IU/kg, from cholecalciferol
Who it's for
Group | Examples |
|---|---|
Insect-eating reptiles | Leopard geckos, chameleons, anoles, day geckos, young bearded dragons, and skinks |
Omnivores and herbivores | Bearded dragons, tegus, some turtles, tortoises, iguanas, and uromastyx |
Amphibians | Frogs, toads, newts, salamanders, and other insect-eating amphibians |
The 3 oz jar suits a smaller collection; the 8 oz lasts longer for more animals or frequent feeding.
How to use it
Put the feeder insects in a clean container.
Add a small amount of powder.
Shake or roll gently until they have a light, even coat.
Offer them soon after dusting. Smooth insects like mealworms and superworms hold less powder, so feed those quickly.
Greens: sprinkle lightly over suitable vegetables and mix so it spreads evenly.
Prepared diets: check first whether the diet already has calcium or D3.
How often depends on the species, age, diet, health, breeding condition, and UVB exposure, so follow the label and a schedule made for your animal. Keepers with good UVB often alternate this with Repti Calcium without D3. Owning a UVB lamp is not the same as good exposure: strength, distance, mesh, and placement all change what reaches the animal.
Keep the lid tight and the jar cool and dry, out of sunlight and heat. Use clean, dry tools, never return used powder to the jar, and throw out any that has touched food, insects, or moisture. Keep out of reach of children and pets.
What's in it
Precipitated calcium carbonate and cholecalciferol (a source of vitamin D3).
Guaranteed analysis | |
|---|---|
Calcium | 38.0% min, 43.0% max |
Moisture | 1.0% max |
Vitamin D3 | 10,390 IU/kg min |
Questions
Can I use it at every feeding?
Not every animal needs D3 at every feed. Set the schedule around your animal's UVB and any other supplements you use.
Is it made from oyster shells?
No. Zoo Med uses precipitated calcium carbonate.
Can it replace UVB lighting?
No. Keep suitable UVB for species that need or benefit from it.
| Brand | Zoo Med |
|---|---|
| Options | 2 to choose from |
| Shipping weight | 0.5 lb |
| Size | 3 oz |
Box size and weight are the packed carton, for shipping only, not the size of the item itself.
Shipping
Parcels across Canada and the US are priced at checkout from the packed boxes. Pallets and freight we price by hand, usually within one business day, and you pay nothing until you have seen the total. Pickup in Calgary is free.
Returns
14 day returns on eligible unused stock items, return shipping paid by the customer. Built-to-order goods are covered by the construction warranty rather than by returns. Restocking Fees Apply for returns
Warranty
One year warranty on the construction of anything we build.
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