multivitamins
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carol5208
Chameleon Enthusiast
That is what I have used for the past three years. The thing is it contains beta carotene and there has been much debate whether chameleons can convert beta carotene into vitamin A. A lot of people just use multivitamins with vitamin A for that reason. I gutload my crickets with kale and apples and things that contain vitamin A just to be safe. I have never had one eye issue so far. Not saying this is right or wrong but just what has worked for me.
sandrachameleon
Chameleon Enthusiast
Yes, RepCal Herptivite is a good vitamin product.
Carol correctly points out it doesn't contain Vitamin A, which is why some people like it /prefer it.
Fruits and vegetables also only contain beta carotene, not actual vitamin A. So if you want to provide vitamin A you have to do that separately.
are your chameleons getting vitamin D in another way? Many users of Herptivite also use a calcium/mineral supplement that contains vitamin.
Carol correctly points out it doesn't contain Vitamin A, which is why some people like it /prefer it.
Fruits and vegetables also only contain beta carotene, not actual vitamin A. So if you want to provide vitamin A you have to do that separately.
are your chameleons getting vitamin D in another way? Many users of Herptivite also use a calcium/mineral supplement that contains vitamin.
vgaines
Member
I use Rep-Cal with NO Vitamin D3 every feeding, Tetrafauna ReptoCal with Vitamin D3 used on the 5th and 20th of every month. ( The Tetrafauna came with the Jacksons Chameleon that I rescued that passed before I could get her to the vet). I was planning on using the Rep-Cal Multivitamin on the 15th and last day of every month. If I'm seeing right (the print is super small) theTetrafauna Repto-Cal contains Vitamin A. I am just wanting to make sure that Rebel stays healthy and happy.
Thanks for your help.
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