Good mix of supplements?

[ferrellw]

Just bought my first male panther today and want to make sure I am supplementing correctly. I was told by the breeder that they use "Repashy Super Cal Plus" everyday. Looking at some of the posts on here speaking poorly of RepCal, I think I will stick with Repashy. Take a look at the supplements and schedule and let me know if this is good or needs to be tweaked. Note: I do have a ReptiSun 5.0 UVB bulb.

SuperCal NoD - everyday
SuperCal LoD - 2 days a week M & Th - (Vitamin D-3 10,000 IU/lb)
Calcium Plus (cal + vitamin) - 2/3 times a month (Vitamin D-3 min. 20,000 IU/lb)


Do you think the above would be ok? Would sticking with "Cal Plus" and not using it everyday be better? I dont want to over supplement, or over supplement with D3. Are there acceptable levels?

I am a n00b when it comes to supplementation so any and all input is appreciated

 

[jannb]

Welcome to the forums. You will also need a multi vitamin with some vitamin A in it such as Reptivite. I would only recomend using vitamin D twice a month and calcium without D everyday. I'm attaching my blog below for new keepers. You should find it helpful.
https://www.chameleonforums.com/blo...-keepers-young-veiled-panther-chameleons.html

 

[sandrachameleon]

Just bought my first male panther today and want to make sure I am supplementing correctly. I was told by the breeder that they use "Repashy Super Cal Plus" everyday. Looking at some of the posts on here speaking poorly of RepCal, I think I will stick with Repashy. Take a look at the supplements and schedule and let me know if this is good or needs to be tweaked. Note: I do have a ReptiSun 5.0 UVB bulb.

SuperCal NoD - everyday
SuperCal LoD - 2 days a week M & Th - (Vitamin D-3 10,000 IU/lb)
Calcium Plus (cal + vitamin) - 2/3 times a month (Vitamin D-3 min. 20,000 IU/lb)


Do you think the above would be ok? Would sticking with "Cal Plus" and not using it everyday be better? I dont want to over supplement, or over supplement with D3. Are there acceptable levels?

I am a n00b when it comes to supplementation so any and all input is appreciated

Congrats on the new panther!

Nothing wrong with RepCal nor Repashy, when used correctly.

What you indicate is similar to what I do. Calcium/minerals most of the time, vitamins less often. You probably dont need the LoD if you are also using the calcium Plus. The Repashy Calcium Plus has vitamin A and D, and I am currently using that product about 3 times a month (I wouldnt use it daily). I use a vitamin free calcium (as required) the rest of the time.

Not all bugs need supplementing, especially if you gutload well. So its best to adjust how you use supplements in accordance with what prey you offer, how you gutload, whether or not the animal goes outside in natural sun, etc.

more info: https://www.chameleonforums.com/blogs/sandrachameleon/65-supplements.html