Can you mix calcium powder with water?

[Rango black]

My 3 month old male chameleon hasn't eaten in a week and in top of that worry I'm worried about him not getting his calcium, just wondered if I mixed it with water would it be okay to consume it by drinking it?

 

[Ulrich]

Yes. Can do. But I would be more worried about your little guy not eating in a week. When they are that small they should be eating a lot daily.

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[Kate]

It's ok if you are dripping the water into his mouth. If you plan to spray him remember they use water to clean their eyes.

 

[Rango black]

Okay, thanks for your help. I've asked for advice on the not eating thing on another thread and filled the questions out. He stopped eating for 2 days then he shed and 3 days since he shed he still won't eat. Lot of people saying its normal when shedding but I'm not convinced.

 

[MelvinCham]

Chances are your calcium powder is calcium carbonate, which needs a relatively acidic environment to dissolve. It will just clump up in water into a sort of cement that can cause impaction. You can buy a liquid calcium supplement with a dropper. I would go with that.