Supplement
Calcium with Vitamin D3 Powder
Fine powder used to dust feeder insects for reptiles and amphibians kept under artificial lighting.
Who can eat it
Bearded dragonsLeopard geckosCrested geckosChameleonsAmphibians
Not suitable for
Mammals, which should get calcium from a complete diet
Benefits
- Prevents metabolic bone disease, the most common husbandry-related reptile illness
- Supports growth, egg production and muscle function
Risks
- Over-supplementing D3 causes soft tissue calcification
- Cannot compensate for missing or expired UVB lighting
Preparation and serving
- Preparation
- Place insects in a bag or tub with a pinch of powder and shake to coat lightly.
- Serving guidance
- Follow a species-specific schedule, typically calcium without D3 at most feedings and calcium with D3 once or twice weekly.