{"id":184096,"date":"2022-07-18T11:06:40","date_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:06:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-feed-repti-calcium\/"},"modified":"2022-07-18T11:06:40","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T11:06:40","slug":"how-do-you-feed-repti-calcium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-feed-repti-calcium\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you feed repti calcium?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-feed-repti-calcium\/#How_do_you_feed_repti_calcium\" title=\"How do you feed repti calcium?\">How do you feed repti calcium?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-feed-repti-calcium\/#How_do_you_take_care_of_reptiles\" title=\"How do you take care of reptiles?\">How do you take care of reptiles?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-feed-repti-calcium\/#How_do_you_give_reptile_calcium\" title=\"How do you give reptile calcium?\">How do you give reptile calcium?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-feed-repti-calcium\/#How_do_you_use_calcium_powder_for_reptiles\" title=\"How do you use calcium powder for reptiles?\">How do you use calcium powder for reptiles?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-feed-repti-calcium\/#How_do_you_feed_a_lizard_calcium\" title=\"How do you feed a lizard calcium?\">How do you feed a lizard calcium?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-feed-repti-calcium\/#What_is_the_easiest_to_care_for_reptile\" title=\"What is the easiest to care for reptile?\">What is the easiest to care for reptile?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-feed-repti-calcium\/#What_does_a_reptile_need\" title=\"What does a reptile need?\">What does a reptile need?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-feed-repti-calcium\/#How_do_you_take_care_of_a_lizard\" title=\"How do you take care of a lizard?\">How do you take care of a lizard?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-feed-repti-calcium\/#How_do_I_give_my_lizard_calcium\" title=\"How do I give my lizard calcium?\">How do I give my lizard calcium?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-feed-repti-calcium\/#How_do_you_use_reptile_calcium\" title=\"How do you use reptile calcium?\">How do you use reptile calcium?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-feed-repti-calcium\/#How_do_reptiles_get_calcium\" title=\"How do reptiles get calcium?\">How do reptiles get calcium?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-feed-repti-calcium\/#Can_you_put_calcium_powder_in_reptiles_food\" title=\"Can you put calcium powder in reptiles food?\">Can you put calcium powder in reptiles food?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-feed-repti-calcium\/#Can_you_put_calcium_powder_in_reptiles_water\" title=\"Can you put calcium powder in reptiles water?\">Can you put calcium powder in reptiles water?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-feed-repti-calcium\/#What_is_calcium_powder_for_reptiles\" title=\"What is calcium powder for reptiles?\">What is calcium powder for reptiles?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-feed-repti-calcium\/#Why_do_reptiles_need_calcium_powder\" title=\"Why do reptiles need calcium powder?\">Why do reptiles need calcium powder?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-feed-repti-calcium\/#How_often_should_I_give_my_lizard_calcium\" title=\"How often should I give my lizard calcium?\">How often should I give my lizard calcium?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-feed-repti-calcium\/#How_do_you_make_calcium_for_reptiles\" title=\"How do you make calcium for reptiles?\">How do you make calcium for reptiles?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-feed-repti-calcium\/#Can_lizards_eat_calcium\" title=\"Can lizards eat calcium?\">Can lizards eat calcium?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-feed-repti-calcium\/#What_reptile_is_the_easiest_to_take_care_of\" title=\"What reptile is the easiest to take care of?\">What reptile is the easiest to take care of?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-feed-repti-calcium\/#What_is_the_least_maintenance_lizard\" title=\"What is the least maintenance lizard?\">What is the least maintenance lizard?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-feed-repti-calcium\/#What_is_the_best_reptile_to_keep_as_a_pet\" title=\"What is the best reptile to keep as a pet?\">What is the best reptile to keep as a pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/how-do-you-feed-repti-calcium\/#What_is_the_cheapest_reptile_to_take_care_of\" title=\"What is the cheapest reptile to take care of?\">What is the cheapest reptile to take care of?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_feed_repti_calcium\"><\/span>How do you feed repti calcium?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Feed approximately 12 dusted crickets per week for every 2.5 ounces of body weight. Herbivores: Add approximately 1\/2 teaspoon (2.5 cc) Repti Calcium to food for every 5 ounces of body weight on a weekly basis.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_take_care_of_reptiles\"><\/span>How do you take care of reptiles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Repti Calciumxae is an ultra-fine Precipitated Calcium Carbonate Supplement with Vitamin D3. <b>It is a phosphorus-free calcium supplement for reptiles and amphibians. It has a unique shape\/high surface area per gram resulting in increased calcium bio-availability. Highly bioavailable source of calcium carbonate.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_give_reptile_calcium\"><\/span>How do you give reptile calcium?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How can I give a calcium supplement to my reptile? <b>Calcium supplements usually come in the form of a powder.<\/b><b>This can be added to food items that are already part of your reptiles menu. For plant-eaters, the powder can be sprinkled on veggies before a meal.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_use_calcium_powder_for_reptiles\"><\/span>How do you use calcium powder for reptiles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With antioxidants, collard greens, and calcium carbonate, our <b>reptile greens and calcium powder is a great option. Gut load feeder insects with calcium-rich fruits and veggies such as blackberries, papaya, mustard greens, and kale.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_feed_a_lizard_calcium\"><\/span>How do you feed a lizard calcium?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As long as the prey was healthy during its life, it will provide all of the calcium necessary for your snake&#8217;s health. So calcium supplementation is typically not required for keeping a pet snake, but <b>occasionally dusting calcium powder on your snake&#8217;s food can be a good way to cover any gaps.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_easiest_to_care_for_reptile\"><\/span>What is the easiest to care for reptile?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Easiest Reptiles To Take Care Of (For Beginners)<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Corn Snake. The champion of beginner-friendly reptile pets, the corn snake is meek, mild, and stunning.  <\/li>\n<li>Greek Tortoise. Slow and steady, tortoises might not be what first comes to mind when it comes to easy pets.  <\/li>\n<li>Leopard Gecko.  <\/li>\n<li>Bearded Dragon.  <\/li>\n<li>Ball Python.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>14-Nov-2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_reptile_need\"><\/span>What does a reptile need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Housing requirements for reptiles include <b>an appropriate enclosure and sources of light, heat, and water. Be sure to have the habitat completely ready and secure before bringing your pet home.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_take_care_of_a_lizard\"><\/span>How do you take care of a lizard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Reptiles are sensitive animals who require specialized care, yet they&#8217;re sold like inanimate merchandise to people who often buy them on impulse, with little to no knowledge of their proper care and special needs for space, heat, humidity, lighting, live prey, and more.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_give_my_lizard_calcium\"><\/span>How do I give my lizard calcium?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With antioxidants, collard greens, and calcium carbonate, our <b>reptile greens and calcium powder is a great option. Gut load feeder insects with calcium-rich fruits and veggies such as blackberries, papaya, mustard greens, and kale.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_use_reptile_calcium\"><\/span>How do you use reptile calcium?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Feed approximately 12 dusted crickets per week for every 2.5 ounces of body weight. Herbivores: <b>Add approximately 1\/2 teaspoon (2.5 cc) Repti Calcium to food for every 5 ounces of body weight on a weekly basis<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_reptiles_get_calcium\"><\/span>How do reptiles get calcium?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In the wild, reptiles get plenty of sun, but <b>indoor reptiles need an artificial source of UVB rays to maintain calcium in blood and bones.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_put_calcium_powder_in_reptiles_food\"><\/span>Can you put calcium powder in reptiles food?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So calcium supplementation is typically not required for keeping a pet snake, but <b>occasionally dusting calcium powder on your snake&#8217;s food can be a good way to cover any gaps. This is especially beneficial if the calcium supplement contains vitamin D3 and you&#8217;re not using UVB lighting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_put_calcium_powder_in_reptiles_water\"><\/span>Can you put calcium powder in reptiles water?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So calcium supplementation is typically not required for keeping a pet snake, but <b>occasionally dusting calcium powder on your snake&#8217;s food can be a good way to cover any gaps. This is especially beneficial if the calcium supplement contains vitamin D3 and you&#8217;re not using UVB lighting.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_calcium_powder_for_reptiles\"><\/span>What is calcium powder for reptiles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>It will just clump up in water into a sort of cement that can cause impaction. You can buy a liquid calcium supplement with a dropper. I would go with that.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_reptiles_need_calcium_powder\"><\/span>Why do reptiles need calcium powder?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Reptile Calcium is an ultra fine Precipitated Calcium Carbonate Supplement with Vitamin D3. It is a phosphorus-free calcium supplement for reptiles and amphibians. It has a unique shape\/high surface area per gram resulting in increased calcium bioavailability.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_should_I_give_my_lizard_calcium\"><\/span>How often should I give my lizard calcium?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As adults, bearded dragons don&#8217;t need calcium quite as often, given that they are no longer growing. However, you should still dust your dragon&#8217;s food around <b>3 times a week with calcium powder. When it comes to their multi vitamin, mix it in with their calcium just one time a week to ensure optimal health.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_make_calcium_for_reptiles\"><\/span>How do you make calcium for reptiles?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Calcium may be offered up to once a day. Vitamin D3 may be offered three times a week. Combination supplements should be offered three times a week. Avoid supplements containing Vitamin A; opt for beta carotene instead.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_lizards_eat_calcium\"><\/span>Can lizards eat calcium?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>In moderate to severe cases, you will likely need to provide one or more of the following:<\/b><\/p>\n<li>Oral calcium supplements.<\/li>\n<li>Vitamin D3 injections.<\/li>\n<li>Calcitonin injections (a drug that increases calcium)<\/li>\n<li>Diet changes to include more calcium.<\/li>\n<li>Special UVB lighting.<\/li>\n<p>04-Aug-2020<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_reptile_is_the_easiest_to_take_care_of\"><\/span>What reptile is the easiest to take care of?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Easiest Reptiles To Take Care Of (For Beginners)<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Corn Snake. The champion of beginner-friendly reptile pets, the corn snake is meek, mild, and stunning.  <\/li>\n<li>Greek Tortoise. Slow and steady, tortoises might not be what first comes to mind when it comes to easy pets.  <\/li>\n<li>Leopard Gecko.  <\/li>\n<li>Bearded Dragon.  <\/li>\n<li>Ball Python.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>14-Nov-2021<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_least_maintenance_lizard\"><\/span>What is the least maintenance lizard?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Leopard Gecko<\/b> These are relatively low-maintenance lizards, and become more docile with age rather than getting aggressive as they reach sexual maturity. They have easy dietary requirements and are easy to clean up after.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_best_reptile_to_keep_as_a_pet\"><\/span>What is the best reptile to keep as a pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Best Reptile Pets for Handling (and Interaction Tips)<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bearded Dragon. Bearded dragons, or beardies, are one of the most popular pet reptiles.  <\/li>\n<li>Leopard Gecko.  <\/li>\n<li>Corn Snake.  <\/li>\n<li>Chinese Water Dragon.  <\/li>\n<li>Blue-Tongued Skink.  <\/li>\n<li>Argentine Black and White Tegu.  <\/li>\n<li>Ball Python.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_cheapest_reptile_to_take_care_of\"><\/span>What is the cheapest reptile to take care of?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Probably one of the more popular if not the most popular of all reptile pets, the <b>Leopard Gecko earned its spot on this best reptile pets list for many, many reasons. Essentially, the Leopard Gecko wins points for being affordable, easy to handle, low maintenance reptiles to care for, and amusing.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n<h2><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents How do you feed repti calcium?How do you take care of reptiles?How do you give reptile calcium?How do you use calcium powder for reptiles?How do you feed a lizard calcium?What is the easiest to care for reptile?What does a reptile need?How do you take care of a lizard?How do I give my&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/184096"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=184096"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/184096\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=184096"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=184096"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=184096"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}