Supplement question for all

[Rex Carnage]

Hey everyone I'm new here, my question is how often should i use what supplements, i currently own a veiled chameleon and use repcal herptivite multivitamin, calcium with and without D3 so how often should i use each of those supplements if all of them for a bearded dragon.

 

[RaeAnn]

I'm going to follow. My brother is about to get a chameleon so I'd like to know this as well.


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[Hdrydr31]

If you take a look at the links below my comments in the general care link we've put together info and supplements have been plotted out there for guidance.

 

[Rex Carnage]

If you take a look at the links below my comments in the general care link we've put together info and supplements have been plotted out there for guidance.

i saw some good info and what percentage of bugs and greens and such but nothing about actual supplementation to put in there food at all

 

[Hdrydr31]

i saw some good info and what percentage of bugs and greens and such but nothing about actual supplementation to put in there food at all

i saw some good info and what percentage of bugs and greens and such but nothing about actual supplementation to put in there food at all

This is from that link above on supplements:
SUPPLIMENTS

You want to dust one protein meal a day with some sort of supplement. Most people do:

6X a week with calcium without D3
1X a week with a multivitamin

There are some exceptions though and other supplements that can be used. If you don’t have the proper UVB lighting, or you have a rescue dragon that you don’t know if it ever had UVB lighting, or you have a female that has just laid eggs, then do:

3X a week calcium without D3
3X a week calcium with D3
1X a week with a multivitamin

The above schedule is good for babies and juvenile bearded dragons. Adult bearded dragons should only be getting protein 3 days a week. In this case you could do:

2X calcium
1X multivitamin.

It’s not necessary to dust your salads with a calcium and multivitamins. Greens and veggies contain a slew of vitamins and minerals if you feed the right ones. So dusting them is kinda redundant.

It’s good to remember that proper UVB lighting lends to the creation of vitamin D3 and proper heating helps the absorption of calcium. When setting up your lights you want the UVB light and the basking light to overlap slightly to ensure this process happens.

Some other supplements that are helpful but not necessary are bee pollen and a probiotic.

Bee pollen is becoming very popular in the bearded dragon world. It is packed with protein, amino acids, vitamins and minerals. Picky eaters will sometimes devour food sprinkled in bee pollen because it gives it a bit of sweetness.

Bee pollen comes in granule or powder form. Either one is acceptable but powder is probably easier to use. It can be purchased online or at a vitamin store.

Probiotics can help restore the gut after a regime of antibiotics or a change in diet such as switching over to a more veggie diet for adults.