Zoo Med Repti Calcium without D3, 3oz

Zoo Med Repti Calcium without D3 is an ultra-fine pure calcium carbonate supplement, free of phosphorus. Because it's composed of precipitated calcium carbonate has a unique shape with increased surface area to increase digestibility. Captive-bred feeder insects are chronically low in calcium, an essential mineral for most animals, including reptiles and amphibians. Calcium is essential to a variety of body functions, including the nervous system, digestive system, bones, and muscles. When reptiles and amphibians don't get enough calcium in their diet, they can suffer from life-threatening health problems such as metabolic bone disease (MBD). By lightly dusting them with calcium powder before feeding time, you help keep your reptile in optimum health! Directions: Insectivores and Omnivores: Place feeder insects in a plastic bag along with Repti Calcium and shake to dust them with the powder. Herbivores: Add approximately 1/2 teaspoon Repti Calcium to food for every 5 oz (142 g) of b