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07-30-2002, 09:59 AM
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i am useing a powder called rep cal
its got a pink lable
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for lori the one that does hous calls
do u think it would be better to make the mix ?
because i can get gatorade and criket but i cant blend them an i have calci powder but it might be different so if u sent your mix it wound be the exact stuff u have been succesful with
am i right i dono but thats wut i was figurign since i can t go get all the stuff easyly
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07-30-2002, 01:15 PM
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Ok the one that you have is ok to use for this.. The rep cal pink label. I have used that one also. Here's the breakdown on this one..
35-40% calcium [ carbonate] based with
vita d3 minimum of 4000,000IU/kg
As for blending that "mixture".. . It can also be done without using a blender even [ I just had to do that myself here this am]. Just crush the bugs up well and then add the other ingredients is all and mix very well. Then go ahead and do as I told you to with it.
ALSO... Take note of this Continue to feed/offer the leos/gecks the 'live" foods while doing this too. I beleive that Mike has gone over what to do exactly in that area already.
Have you separated the leos like Mike said to yet ? You really need to do that also.
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07-30-2002, 01:32 PM
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i have to get another place to sepetate them
wll can the crikets be smushed an hole or they need to de diced?
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07-30-2002, 10:31 PM
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Just a note on supplements, make sure whatever supplement it is that you are using does NOT contain vitamin A. I have been told to avoid it at all costs by an experienced and well respected reptile vet. I believe the reason behind this was it interferes with calcium absorption.
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07-31-2002, 01:23 AM
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grimdog.. This specific one is a calci/d3 combination. No vita A in it at all.
This is the only supplement that I have suggested be used for these Leos at this time myself and within a mixture that is already packed for nutrition also even for the Leos. Mike may have suggested something like a vita one though..I do not know for fact if he did or not though.
I have heard that the Vita A has been noted to possibly cause problems in the area of breeding and the eggs produced. Couldn't verify/deny though as I am not yet into breeding my Leos at all here that i keep in my personal collection. So I haven't researched such thoroughly myself in relation to breeding at all of the Leos.
I think most opf the herp vita powders do have the vita A in it though. i'd have to check on that though to be sure.
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07-31-2002, 02:47 AM
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Note on vitamin A: Vitamin A toxicity is pretty common in turtles, not really shown AFAIK how much a problem it is in other herps, but most vets suggest avoiding direclty supplementing w/Vit. A. Rep Cal Herptivite uses beta carotene, which is the precourser, so no risk of overdoing the A there, as the animal's body will only make as much A as it needs from the beta carotene.
As for the D3, too much can also cause problems. I'd suggest calcium/D3 in the form of either Minerall-I or RepCal Calcium w/D3 powder (minerall sticks better, which is good if feeding out mealies) about once a week, and plain calcium powder (or Minerall w/out the I) on all other feedings. For the leos, also a dish/bottle cap of calcium to chow on in the cage at all times. I think the risk of problems from powdered D3 is lower than with liquid. The liquid absorbs into the body much more quickly, so things like the T-Rex Solar Drops should be avoided.
Again, this is all as far as I know. I'm not a vet, and don't play one on TV.
For rehabbing these guys, I'd go with Minerall-I as the main supplement and offer Herptivite dusted insects two or three times a week, until they put on some more weight and show some vigor.
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08-08-2002, 10:59 PM
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So.... how are the leos doing? Haven't see an update for a few (9) days.
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08-23-2002, 09:30 PM
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Fifteen days since the last status check..... how are the leos doing?
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08-23-2002, 11:00 PM
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Well, I have made best effort to offer help and advice but Im not sure it was taken. I havent heard from Randy in some time and am curious as well how his animals are. Randy?
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08-25-2002, 12:42 AM
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He is now posting on kingsnake looking for crested geckos. All he will say is that the leos are doing better. Lord please save those poor animals.
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