Repashy Calcium+ vs Other supplements

[maxttu]

I know that there are multiple threads about this, but I want clarification here. I'm currently using the calcium+ and there is another thread that concerns me about using this exclusively.

What I want to know: If I drop the calcium+ - which calcium, calcium d3 and multi vit should I go with? Brand(s)?

This is for a 3 month old panther (ambilobe, ambanja and nosy be hybrid) and my verrucosus.

The panther gets more natural uvb currently than my verru... Please and thank you!

 

[kokom05lb]

I use repcal calcium w/ D3, Repcal multivitamin, and Sticky tongue farms calcium w/o D3. I was tempted to got with the all in one. But I'm going to stick with what I have. Makes my schedule easier.

 

[imcurt]

I have been useing rapasy calcium+ for better than a year now. With no issues. (12 adults plus little ones)However my feeders eat better than I do. Its about balance in there diet not supliments alone

 

[Zubi]

I have been using repashy and I believe that's what caused my boy to get edema. The vet said it was over supplementing him. And after I stopped using it for about two Weeks, it went away

 

[maxttu]

So the Repcal is the way to go?

 

[Hoj]

So the Repcal is the way to go?

rep-cal is way strong. I would continue the use of Repashy but cut it down to 4-5 days/feedings a week.
I only use the calcium plus with my veileds and panthers tho.
I need more flexablity for the montanes.

 

[Hoj]

I use repcal calcium w/ D3, Repcal multivitamin, and Sticky tongue farms calcium w/o D3. I was tempted to got with the all in one. But I'm going to stick with what I have. Makes my schedule easier.

Just curious how using 3 different supps, is easier than 1 ????

 

[tkilgour]

I have tried repcal and calcium +. You have to be careful with all of them. Repcal is very strong and obviously will OD a cham if too much is used. Calcium + works well, just be sure not to overdo that either. I think calcium + takes a lot of the guess work out of the supplementation aspect and that is helpful for new keepers. However, I have since continued to use repcal, herptivite, and regular calcium. I also give a monthly dose of Rx grade calcium gluconate. As Curt mentioned, focus more on a diverse, healthy, diet and you should not need to supplement as much. IMO, a healthier chameleon is one that gets the essentials from it's food source and not supplements alone.

 

[sandrachameleon]

There is no one single best choice. You need to think about the particular situation. type of chameleon, age, types of prey, gutload, UVB source, etc.

I am not aware of any brand of supplements that is "bad" - used in the correct way for your particular situation, most any brand or combination of brands can work.

for vitamin free calcium, I like the rep-cal calicum and/or the sticky tongue farms miner-al -O . Calcium is what I use the most (what most people need to use the most)

Everything else (I've used herptivite, rep-cal with D3, t-rex, repashy... ) if used FAR less - and I use according to actual need and with the potency of the particular brand in mind

As Curt mentioned, focus more on a diverse, healthy, diet and you should not need to supplement as much. IMO, a healthier chameleon is one that gets the essentials from it's food source and not supplements alone.

AGREE

Maxttu - you already have Repashy Calcium Plus, right? So perhaps just carry on using that once or twice a week (accordingly to need, which is based on what prey you use and how you feed that prey) and use a vitamin free and phosphorous free calcium (like mineral-o) as needed the rest of the week.