Supplement schedule

[Bernie]

Hi folks...

I currently dust my feeders with Exo-Terra plain calcium 6 days a week.

I dust with Exo-Terra Calcium+D3 and Exo-Terra Multivitamins each alternate Sunday (Twice a month each).

I just wanted to know if this needs to be changed at all with regard to the ingredients of the supplements.

My Chameleon's dont get outside at this time of year due to terrible weather. Also my feeders are always gut-loaded.


Ingredients: PLAIN CALCIUM

Calcium carbonate (35%), ground oyster shells, salt.
Contains EU permitted additives
EU Typical Analysis:
Calcium 35.0% Iron 240 mg/kg
Sodium 700 mg/kg Zinc 9 mg/kg
Potassium 400 mg/kg Manganese 5 mg/kg
Magnesium 300 mg/kg Copper
(as Copper sulphate) 2 mg/kg
Sulfur 400 mg/kg



Ingredients: CALCIUM + D3

Calcium carbonate (35%), ground oyster shells, salt.
Contains EU permitted additives.
EU Typical Analysis:

Calcium 35%, Vitamin D3 65 mg/kg.


Ingredients: - MULTIVITAMIN

Dried seaweed, dried yeast, ground oyster shell, dextrose, salt, calcium carbonate.
Contains EU permitted additives.
EU Typical Analysis:

Protein 20%, Oils and Fats 1,2%, Fibre 4%, Ash 9%, Copper (as copper sulphate) 2,5mg/kg.
EU Vitamin Statement:

Vitamin A 90,000 mcg, Vitamin D3 22,000 IU/kg, Vitamin E 100mg/kg.
Vitamin Statement Guaranteed until Best Before Date. For Best Before Date and Batch Code see base of container.

 

[kinyonga]

I use Rep-cal phos.-free calcium at most feedings and Rep-cal phos.-free calcium/D3 twice a month lightly and Herptivite twice a month and my chameleons do well with that and the gutloading that I do.

Perhaps others have used the supplements you mention and can give you some answers about how well they work.

 

[Bernie]

Unfortunately the Rep Cal isn't available over here in the UK. Unless anyone can point me in the right direction for it....?

 

[sandrachameleon]

I think the schedule as described sounds fine. Depends somewhat on what type of feeder/prey you are offering. Make sure the dusting is LIGHT - not a heavy coating.