Zoo Med Repti Calcium without Vitamin D3 Reptile Supplement

Phosphorus-Free Calcium Powder Without Vitamin D3 for Reptiles

Product Description

Zoo Med Repti Calcium without Vitamin D3 is an ultra-fine precipitated calcium carbonate supplement for reptiles and amphibians that can meet their own vitamin D3 needs. It is phosphorus-free and contains no added vitamin D3, and Zoo Med notes its unique particle shape and high surface area per gram increase calcium bioavailability. Dust insects or mix into food as directed.

Benefits

• No Added Vitamin D3: Contains no vitamin D3, for reptiles and amphibians that can already meet their vitamin D3 needs.
• Single-Ingredient Formula: Made from one ingredient only: ultra-fine precipitated calcium carbonate, with nothing else listed on the label.
• Phosphorus-Free: Zoo Med describes this as a phosphorus-free calcium supplement, with calcium between 38% and 43%.
• Highly Bioavailable: Its unique shape and high surface area per gram result in increased calcium bioavailability, according to Zoo Med.
• Not From Oyster Shells: Zoo Med states the calcium is free of harmful impurities and is not sourced from oyster shells.
• Pairs With UVB Setups: Intended for reptiles with adequate UVB lighting; reptiles without UVB should use Repti Calcium with D3 instead.
• Insectivores and Herbivores: Dust-feed insects to insectivores and omnivores, or mix into food weekly for herbivores, following label directions.
• Two Sizes: Available on this listing in 3-ounce and 8-ounce containers with the same formula.

Variants

• 3 Ounces
• 8 Ounces

Ingredients

Guaranteed Analysis

Ingredient List

Precipitated calcium carbonate.

How to Use

Recommended-Dosage Chart

Disclaimer: Product information and usage guidelines are provided by the manufacturer. Always use products as directed on the label, and consult your veterinarian if you have any concerns about your pet's health.

Dosage & Administration Instructions

• Coat Feeder Insects: Add feeder insects to a plastic bag with Repti Calcium, then shake until lightly dusted.
• Insect Amounts: Feed around 12 crickets coated with supplement each week per 2.5 ounces of your pet’s body weight.
• Herbivore Amounts: Mix roughly 1/2 teaspoon into food each week for every 5 ounces (142 grams) of body weight.
• Weekly Rotation: With three feedings a week, give calcium at one, vitamins at another, and no supplements at the third.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Check Your Vitamin D3 Source: Use only for reptiles able to meet their own vitamin D3 needs; otherwise, choose Repti Calcium with D3.
• Include a Supplement-Free Feeding: Leave one weekly feeding free of supplements, as Zoo Med advises, to help correct possible over-supplementation.
• Reptiles and Amphibians Only: Repti Calcium is made for reptiles and amphibians, so keep it for those animals only.
• Keep Out of Reach: Keep the container out of reach of children and other household pets between uses.

Storage Information

• Cool, Dry Storage: Close the lid tightly after each use and keep the container in a cool, dry location.

Shipping & Return

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: When should I use Repti Calcium without D3 instead of with D3?

Ans: Zoo Med designs Repti Calcium without D3 for reptiles that can meet their own vitamin D3 needs. Product guidance describes this as reptiles with adequate UVB lighting in their enclosure while reptiles without UVB should use Repti Calcium with D3 instead.

Q2: How do I dust crickets with Repti Calcium?

Ans: Place feeder insects in a plastic bag with Repti Calcium and shake to coat them with the powder just before feeding. For insect-eating reptiles, the directions suggest about 12 dusted crickets per week for every 2.5 ounces of your animal's body weight.

Q3: How much Repti Calcium should I add to my herbivore's food?

Ans: For herbivores, add approximately 1/2 teaspoon of Repti Calcium to food for every 5 ounces (142 grams) of body weight each week. Weigh your reptile first, and ask a reptile veterinarian if you are unsure how much your pet needs to eat.

Q4: How often should I give my reptile calcium?

Ans: Zoo Med recommends that reptiles fed three times a week receive calcium at one feeding and vitamins at a separate feeding. Keep the remaining weekly feeding free of supplements, which helps correct for any possible over-supplementation in your reptile's diet.

Q5: Is Repti Calcium without D3 phosphorus-free?

Ans: Yes. Zoo Med describes Repti Calcium as a phosphorus-free calcium supplement for reptiles and amphibians. This version lists only one ingredient: precipitated calcium carbonate, with calcium content between 38.0% and 43.0%, moisture at most 1.0%, and no added vitamin D3.

Q6: Where does the calcium in Repti Calcium come from?

Ans: Zoo Med states that Repti Calcium is free of harmful impurities and does not come from oyster shells. Instead, it is made from ultra-fine precipitated calcium carbonate, which has a unique shape and a high surface area per gram, increasing calcium bioavailability.

Q7: Can I use this calcium supplement for amphibians?

Ans: Yes. Zoo Med makes Repti Calcium without D3 for reptiles and amphibians. As with reptiles, it suits amphibians that can already meet their vitamin D3 needs, so ask a veterinarian which Repti Calcium version is best for your frog, toad, or salamander.

Q8: What sizes does Repti Calcium without D3 come in?

Ans: This listing offers two sizes: 3 ounces and 8 ounces. Both contain the same single-ingredient Repti Calcium without D3, so choose based on how many reptiles or amphibians you supplement weekly and how much they weigh.