Rapashy Super Pig?

[Rex Roosa]

What are thoughts out there in the community regarding Repashy Super Pig supplement for enhancing chameleon color? Positives… negatives…

 

[MissSkittles]

Personally I wouldn’t. Practicing good husbandry per the accepted standards is the best way that I know of to keep your chameleon looking and feeling it’s best.

For those who may wish to respond, here are the ingredients/info.

INFORMATION: Contains a “broad spectrum” of Carotenoids including, but not limited to: Astaxanthin, Capsanthin, Capsorubin, Beta-Carotene, Alpha Carotene, Beta Cryptoxanthin, Zeaxanthin, Neoaxanthin, Cucurbitaxanthin, Violaxanthin, Lutein, Echineone, Canthaxanthin and Lycopene.



INGREDIENTS: Calendula Flower, Pfaffia Yeast, Paprika, Marigold Flower, Algae Meal (Chlorella), RoseHips, Hibiscus Flower, Turmeric.



Guaranteed Analysis: Crude Protein min. 6%, Crude Fat min. 1%, Crude Fiber max. 10%, Moisture max. 8%, Ash max. 8%.

 

[salty dog]

I just ordered some, I’ve been using it on adult males & females for a couple years with no problems once or twice a month

 

[Chino82]

I would add this to the gut load I make for my crickets and roaches.

 

[jamest0o0]

probably wouldn’t hurt, but probably not worth the money either. I doubt it has much/any effect on the color of a chameleon, but would add some nutritional variety if you weren’t gutloading well.

 

[suprdude]

Does anyone know if there's any scientific evidence as to how this would work?

 

[Henki S.]

The concept sounds nice, but will it be safe for his health? I recommend consulting with your vet first. I would personally not risk it.

 

[Chino82]

Does anyone know if there's any scientific evidence as to how this would work?

I would assume it works the same way as it does with color enhancing fish food. The various carotenoids will correspond with certain colors that when taken over time can enhance the colors of your fish. https://reptilesmagazine.com/beta-carotene-and-lizards/

 

[JacksJill]

Repashy Ca+ LoD has some of this already so I wouldn't double down with both products. I wouldn't use it frequently or in large doses like any other multi supplement..

 

[salty dog]

I havn’t had any problems, I go through a 6 ounce container once a year

 

[JacksJill]

Are you only using it in your males or all of your chams?

 

[Highway61]

Are you only using it in your males or all of your chams?

And is there any benchmark used to measure the success/failure of it's main purpose, which is color enhancement?

 

[JacksJill]

The reason I ask about use in females is because there has been some gular edema in female panthers mentioned here that were fed insects gut loaded with Repashy products and supplemented at the same time.

 

[salty dog]

I give all my adult chams superpig dusted crickets once or twice a month, I dust with calcium noD every feeding, minerall outdoor noD once a week and repashy calcium plus loD twice a month