Zoo Med Repti Calcium with Vitamin D3

Zoo Med Repti Calcium with D3 delivers an ultra-fine precipitated calcium carbonate specifically formulated for optimal gastrointestinal absorption. Crafted with a unique micro-crystalline structure that provides an exceptional surface area per gram, it clings smoothly to food items while ensuring superior bioavailability. Fortified with safe, balanced levels of Vitamin D3 to facilitate calcium transport across the gut wall, this phosphorus-free formula provides clean, zoo-grade skeletal reinforcement for growing juveniles, breeding females, and indoor habitats.

Key Features

• Ultra-Fine Precipitated Calcium Carbonate: Engineered with a specialized micro-grain shape that provides a high surface area per gram, resulting in increased calcium bioavailability compared to standard ground limestone.
• Safe Dietary Vitamin D3: Formulated with balanced levels of Cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3) to assist calcium metabolization in reptiles kept indoors or under low-to-moderate UVB gradients.
• 100% Phosphorus-Free Formula: Eliminates excess phosphorus to restore an optimal physiological mineral balance, ensuring dietary calcium is not chemically bound or depleted during digestion.
• Free of Harmful Impurities: Sourced without oyster shells or unrefined marine minerals, eliminating the threat of heavy metals, lead contamination, and coastal pollutants.
• Superior Powder Adhesion: Micro-milled powder forms a fine, uniform coating across live or pre-killed feeder insects and fresh chopped greens without flaking off into the dish.
• Broad Herpetological Utility: Formulated specifically for the delicate physiological needs of reptiles and amphibians, including lizards, tortoises, turtles, and frogs.

Husbandry/Care Specs

• Insectivore Dosing (Geckos, Chameleons, Frogs): Place feeder insects (live or pre-killed) into a plastic bag or dusting cup with a light pinch of Repti Calcium. Gently shake to coat. Feed approximately 12 dusted crickets weekly per 2.5 oz (71 g) of body weight.
• Herbivore Dosing (Tortoises, Uromastyx, Iguanas): Lightly dust approximately 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 cc) of powder over fresh chopped greens or vegetables weekly for every 5 oz (142 g) of body weight.
• Omnivore Dosing (Bearded Dragons, Box Turtles): Rotate between dusting live prey insects and lightly seasoning fresh salad bowls in proportion to your animal’s age and scheduled feeding routine.
• D3 & Lighting Considerations: Specifically formulated for reptiles requiring supplemental Vitamin D3. For animals kept under intense, Ferguson Zone-verified UVB lighting or housed in outdoor setups with natural sunlight, rotate with Zoo Med Repti Calcium without D3 to prevent excess D3 intake.
• Guaranteed Analysis: Moisture (max) 1.0%, Calcium (min) 38.0% (380,000 mg/kg), Calcium (max) 43.0% (430,000 mg/kg), Vitamin D3 (min) 10,390 IU/lb (22,907 IU/kg).
• Ingredients: Precipitated Calcium Carbonate, Cholecalciferol (Source of Vitamin D3).
• Storage & Handling: Keep the container tightly capped and store in a cool, dry pantry away from excessive heat and humidity. Keep out of reach of children and domestic pets.

Compatibility/Enclosure Synergy

• Best Suited For: Lizards (Bearded Dragons, Veiled & Panther Chameleons, Leopard Geckos), Tortoises (Sulcata, Russian), Aquatic Turtles, Box Turtles, and Amphibians (White's Tree Frogs / Dumpy Frogs, Pac-Man Frogs).
• Carnivorous Snake Dietary Note: Because whole rodent prey naturally provides a complete, calcium-dense skeletal frame, snakes generally do not require calcium dusting; always consult a herpetological veterinarian before adding topical supplements to whole-prey diets.
• Growth & Skeletal Recovery: An essential dietary defense for rapidly developing juveniles, gravid females rebuilding calcium stores during egg laying, and rescue animals undergoing treatment for nutritional deficiencies.
• Species Restrictions: Engineered specifically for herpetological biology; not intended for aquatic snails or companion avian species.
• Keeper Connection: Simplifies vital calcium supplementation into a clean, weight-calibrated dusting routine that gives you confidence in your cold-blooded companion’s lifelong mobility and health.