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What supplements do you use?
I have always used Herptivite and Repcal calcium for my leos. I always thought that since Herptivite has Beta carotene the geckos could convert it to vitamin A as it needs. Does anyone know anything about beta carotene metabolism specifically in leopard geckos? Thanks.
My name is Josiah, proud owner of Lenetta and Lea the leopard geckos and Bluebelly the fence lizard.
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Re: What supplements do you use?
Originally Posted by Lizrd_boy
Does anyone know anything about beta carotene metabolism specifically in leopard geckos? Thanks.
I searched for "carotene" in the Leopard Geckos forum and came up with this thread. I hope it helps.
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Re: What supplements do you use?
Originally Posted by Lizrd_boy
Does anyone know anything about beta carotene metabolism specifically in leopard geckos? Thanks.
I also found this on Google Scholar: Evaluation of β-carotene assimilation in leopard geckos. I only read the abstract, but, if I understand it correctly, they found that Leopard Geckos do a good job of converting beta carotene into vitamin A.
Last edited by Homebody; 06-13-2022 at 04:55 PM.
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I follow these recommendations as provided by Dr. Scott Stahl of Stahl Exotic Animal Veterinary Services (SEAVS) and co-author of Reptile and Amphibian Medicine and Surgery 3rd edition.
Reptivite (Multivitamin/Vitamin A supplement): Dust food once weekly for juveniles and once every other week for adults.
Reptical (Calcium supplement): Dust food 4-5 times per week for juveniles and 2-3 times per week for adults. Do not use on the same day as ReptiVite.
- Emily
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Re: What supplements do you use?
Thank you both, that's really helpful.
My name is Josiah, proud owner of Lenetta and Lea the leopard geckos and Bluebelly the fence lizard.
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