12 best cricket powder for reptiles

Product description

A premium calcium supplement for lizards, snakes, turtles and frogs. Repta-calcium provides the calcium your pet needs for strong, healthy bones and vital bodily functions. Vitamin D3 added for reptiles kept indoors.

• Recommended for reptiles or amphibians that are kept indoors
• Promotes healthy bones and vital bodily functions

User questions & answers

Question:	is the phosphorus ratio
Answer:	The bulb is clear.
Question:	Do I need this for my bearded dragon? I just purchased him today he’s a baby
Answer:	I don't think it would. These run hot and if they are turned of and back on quickly it will usually blow them out. I think they need to be operated at full power.
Question:	Can this be used for aquatic turtles? Would I just dust the meal worms
Answer:	It needs an edge to clip to but I don't see why not. The part that holds the bulb does get hot when its on so would need to not be touching the a plastic.
Question:	Is this what i would need for a russian tortoise
Answer:	Yes you can dim the light.

Product description

Designed for "gut-loading" crickets to increase their vitamin/mineral content prior to offering as prey to your pet. Same formula that Fluker Farms uses to raise millions of crickets per year!

• Allows insect-eating pets to benefit not only from the nutritional value of the insect itself, but from the insect's nutrient-gut content as well
• Provides added calcium

User questions & answers

Question:	Can you use this to feed wild birds
Answer:	This light is a very low wattage light that produces UVB rays. This will not give mutch heat for your turtles but combo it with a UVA/Heating lamp and it will do a great job. If your just looking for heating and you don't need the UVA and UVB rays a floodlight of a 120watt regular light bulb gives off a lot of heat. However if you do not have any means of providing UVA or UVB for the turtles this could lead to bad growth and other problems. If you just need something for a few days a 100-120w regular light bulb will hold them over until the owner can provide proper lighting. I would never use a regular light bulb for everyday use as it will not give off any rays the turtles need. Also if there is a tank heater and its only a few days the tank heater should hold them over but once again not long term. If your caring for them for a while you need to at very least get them a 80-100w "depending on distance" UVA basking light and a UVB will be needed eventually. There are bulbs that produce both kinds of rays and heat but they are very expensive and I believe they are called mercury vapor lights but im not 100% on that. Hope this helps...
Question:	Does this need to be refrigerated
Answer:	Not sure how it gives vitamin d to humans but it is for reptiles
Question:	How do I raise my own crickets
Answer:	uvb does not grow plants. you will need a separate light for plants. uvb damages plants. google it
Question:	How do you give this to the crickets? do you just give it to them dry? add water? i have been using orange cubes but considering changing to this
Answer:	I honestly forget what the package said. but either way buying this bulb on Amazon for the price it is so much more worth it than spending $60 to $90 in a pet store.

Product features

Fluker's High-Calcium Cricket Diet

Description:

Premium cricket gut-loader, vitamin & mineral concentrate. The same formula that fluker farms uses. Fluker's high-calcium cricket feed is a premium formula designed for "Gut-loading" crick-ets to increase their vitamin/mineral content prior to offering them as prey to your pet. This allows insect-eating pets to benefit not only from the nutritional value of the insect itself, but from the insect's nutrient-rich gut content as well.

Feeding directions:

Feed as the primary source of food to crick-ets and most other feeder insects. The insects can be maintained on the diet until the time comes to feed them to your pet. To ensure optimal nutrition and calcuim intake, feed the insects to your pet on the day after they've consumed the diet.

Product description

Rep-Cal Reptile Calcium Powder with D3Rep-Cal is an excellent source of calcium for all reptiles and amphibians. Scientifically formulated from 100% natural Oyster Shell phosphorous-free calcium carbonate with added Vitamin D3 to aid in the absorption of calcium. Ultrafine ground powder.

• Rep-Cal Ultrafine Powder Is An Excellent Source Of Calcium For All Reptiles And Amphibians
• Scientifically Formulated From 100-Percent Natural Oyster Shell Phosphorous-Free Calcium Carbonate With Vitamin D3 To Aid In Absorption Of Calcium
• Mix with vegetables, fruits and pastes approximately 1/2 tablespoon Rep-Cal with 1/2 tablespoon herptivite per lbs of food
• Shake Slowly Until They Are Completely Covered; No Other Supplementation Is Required
• Available In 6.6-Ounce Size

User questions & answers

Question:

Will this be okay for a western hognose

Answer:

Hello, I used to work in a pet store (I was trained in pet care and was one of the most knowledgeable among my peers) so I can answer your question but please keep in mind I am not a trained veterinarian. My advice is just complimentary but not a professional opinion.The Desert series will output roughly twice as much UVB radiation (what your turtle needs for a healthy shell). But, it should still be fine - really the problem is that most aquatic turtles don't usually get enough UVB radiation so they have soft shells or generally aren't as healthy as they could be. It's important that the basking area for the turtle isn't way too far away form the light source - I believe there is a chart on the box that shows the maximum distance the turtle can be and still get an effective amount of UVB radiation. My turtle is usually only about 6 inches away (which is perfect but a little close up to 12 inches away should still be fine).I have a desert bulb and my turtle is doing great! You won't hurt any reptile with some extra UVB radiation. You probably couldn't possibly hurt your turtle unless you have 50 of these lights on it. The light should be on pretty much as long as the sun is up then turned off when the sun goes down.

Product description

Reptile Calcium is an ultra fine Precipitated Calcium Carbonate Supplement with Vitamin D3. It is a phosphorus-free calcium supplement for reptiles and amphibians. It has a unique shape/high surface area per gram resulting in increased calcium bioavailability.

• Highly bio-available source of calcium carbonate
• Free of harmful impurities (not from Oyster Shells)
• Safe levels of Vitamin D3
• Use for additional supplementation

User questions & answers

Question:	I have a sulcata hatching with a soft belly adding this to his salad helps strengthen his shell right
Answer:	It says not to
Question:	Which vitamin is for fire skink
Answer:	I believe it's rated for year. However, I recommend replacinng the bulb in 6-8 months.
Question:	Is this a sufficient calcium supplement for fire bellied toads
Answer:	115 volts
Question:	I would like to know what is the expired date of the zoo med reptile calcium with vitamin d3? thanks
Answer:	Yes. It’s for heat to escape so that pressure doesn’t build and break the bulb. High temperatures = high pressure

Product description

This mineral supplement for lizards and turtles provides the required calcium-to-phosphorus ratio your pet needs for strong, healthy bones and vital bodily functions.

• Recommended for reptiles who eat small amounts of high-phosphorus foods (crickets, mealworms and wax worms).
• Easy to use powder
• For daily use

Product description

Don’t like gut-loading insects, or want to be certain every vitamin need is met? Use R-Zilla spray-on Vitamin Supplement. It’s as easy as a daily misting of a pet’s food supply, then waiting fifteen seconds before serving. The mist contains vitamins C, B1, B2, B6, B12, D3, Niacin and folic acid. Vitamin A is included in the form of beta carotene, a natural plant-based supplement that allows a pet to absorb only the amount of the antioxidant it needs.

• All the vitamins essential for reptiles and amphibians
• Vitamins help aid in calcium metabolism, a necessary function for reptiles
• Spray directly from bottle onto food 15 seconds before serving
• Quick and easy to use
• Ingredients include: vitamins C, B1, B2, B6, B12, D3, Niacin, folic acid and Vitamin A in the form of Beta Carotene

User questions & answers

Question:	Can you use this for tortoise food
Answer:	these cheap bulbs will burn out before your turtle gets a chance to splash them
Question:	Ordered. No show. Link for replacement orvrefund is not working. How do i get a replacement
Answer:	110v
Question:	Can this be sprayed on crickets right before serving
Answer:	Yes. That’s what I use mine for. Your dragon needs it for its UVA and UVB light. The bulb does not put out much heat, however, so you still need a method of heating your bearded dragon. I use a ceramic heat emitter for that, and my dragon thrives.
Question:	Can you use this for box turtles
Answer:	Tube24in

Product description

Dried Cricket for pet food with high quality provides crickets and other feeder insects with a safe, clean water source in a convenient gel form that eliminates the problems of traditional watering methods - such as drowning and bacterial contamination.

• Nutritional Value Your Pet Needs
• Banded Crickets are great feeder insects for young bearded dragons, young leopard geckos, many chameleons, anoles, fire belly toads and more!
• Buy Banded Crickets in bulk and save money! These crickets cost a fraction of crickets from pet stores!

User questions & answers

Question:	Is this great for turtles or no
Answer:	I don't know if its good for turtles but my chickens love them.
Question:	Do these crickets smell
Answer:	Yes, these crickets do have an odor. I suggest that you keep them in an outbuilding or at the very least somewhere away for interior of your home. Our guinea hens love them!! Tim
Question:	Would wild birds enjoy these
Answer:	Some would. Mainly seed-feeding tweets will ignore them, but the insect-feeding and omnivorous ones should enjoy them. (Chickens and wild turkeys love them.)
Question:	Are the Crickets from China
Answer:	As far as I know, all dried crickets offered for sale in the U.S. are produced in China.

Product description

Repti Calcium is an ultra fine Precipitated Calcium Carbonate Supplement. It is a phosphorus-free calcium supplement for reptiles and amphibians. It has a unique shape/high surface area per gram resulting in increased calcium bioavailability.

• Highly bioavailable source of calcium carbonate
• Free of harmful impurities (not from Oyster Shells)
• Use with reptiles that require vitamin D3 to assimilate calcium
• Made in USA

User questions & answers

Question:	Can I feed this to aquatic turtles (such as painters or map
Answer:	I mix it in with wet food and raw food that I give my dogs. It doesn't have a really strong odor or taste. For the small amount you would use for a cat I do not think they would even notice the product addition.
Question:	What's the calcium vs phosphate ratio
Answer:	NO, it does not have B12-- Mosty trace minerals- You will need a vitamin supplement for B12.
Question:	can this be used for a crested gecko
Answer:	Yes. Make sure it has calcium and vitamin d. I ordered this product, and they sent me the one without calcium or vitamin d!
Question:	Is it for leopard gecko
Answer:	Yes and mixing it with its sister product Herptivite is also recommended

Product description

Reptile Calcium is an ultra fine Precipitated Calcium Carbonate Supplement. It is a phosphorus-free calcium supplement for reptiles and amphibians. It has a unique shape/high surface area per gram resulting in increased calcium bioavailability.

• Highly bio-available source of calcium carbonate
• Free of harmful impurities (not from Oyster Shells)
• Safe levels of Vitamin D3
• Use with reptiles that are able to meet their Vitamin D3

User questions & answers

Question:	does this contain any A vitamin
Answer:	Sure! Spray it on the greens make sure you shake it first. We give our tortoises cuttlebone. They chew it when they want and it helps their beaks.
Question:	can you use this for skinks
Answer:	It should be milky white. If you don't shake it really hard then all of the sediment settles to the bottom of the bottle. Shake hard for 10 seconds before you spray it.
Question:	Is this 100% calcium
Answer:	We're sorry to hear about your troubles with this spray. Please give a call to our Consumer Care team at 1-888-255-4527.
Question:	Is it necessary to feed a chameleon d3, or will sunshine and uvb lights be enough
Answer:	Yes, it sprays like something a little thicker than water, but it isn't a detergent so the bugs should be able to breathe through it.

Product description

Rep-Cal Cricket ShakerRep-Cal's Cricket Shaker is an excellent aid for feeding insects to your reptiles and amphibians. Its unique design enables you to effortlessly coat insects with supplements. Catch and release coated crickets with the "bug catching pipe" (no need to ever touch crickets)..

• Bottom catcher compartment allows you to save valuable supplements
• Easy to use
• Made in the USA

User questions & answers

Question:	What size is it
Answer:	about the size of a 10-12 ounce drinking glass
Question:	How many crickets can it hold
Answer:	A lot. We use small crickets, and normally only feed about 15-20 each feeding, but it could easily cover 50 of the small ones. Maybe 30 big one.

Product description

Exo Terra Reptile Cricket Feeder is ideal for feeding insects to your reptiles and amphibians. Using the Exo Terra Reptile Cricket Feeder will reduce the amount of supplements needed because it retains excess powders. The Exo Terra Reptile Cricket Feeder is both realistic and natural looking, allowing it to blend in with any type of terrarium. The feeder can hold a maximum of 10-20 crickets at a time, depending on the size of the crickets. The Exo Terra Reptile Cricket Feeder prevents vitamin residue on the substrate, which may be dangerous as it can harbor harmful bacteria, especially in humid terrarium conditions.

• Easy way to feed your reptile live insects
• Stimulates natural feeding behavior
• Ideal to coat crickets with vitamins
• No mess; Great to use while coating insects with vitamins
• Easy to clean and refill

User questions & answers

Question:	would this work for dubia roaches
Answer:	We just give it dry in a small container. We also have 2 cotton balls in another container that we wet every day (good to change at least once a week) and try to give a baby carrot once or twice a week.
Question:	Can it be hung and how
Answer:	It would depend on the distance from the bulb to the area that the gecko is. However let me say this; I was disappointing with this bulb as while it throws light, it is very dim. I have a tortoise and is suspect like the gecko it would prefer a spot type of light which is brighter, more directed towards an area which also supplies the A & B. I decided not to use this bulb but to keep it for a backup and only use spot-lite bulbs.
Question:	does it just sit on the ground or does it stick to glass
Answer:	No, UVB light only. No hotter than your typical household bulb
Question:	Can I use this with small dubia roaches
Answer:	You really should be changing out your UV bulbs every 6 months or so, as while they don't appear to be any different, they emit less UV after a time. This is true for all brands and types though.

Product features

Exo Terra Reptile Cricket Feeder

Exo Terra's Feeding Rock is an easy to use aid for feeding insects to your reptiles and amphibians. It reduces the amount of supplement needed as it retains excess powder that can then be reused. The feeder prevents vitamin residue on the substrate, which may be dangerous as it can harbour harmful bacteria, especially in humid terrarium conditions.

• No mess
• Saves valuable supplements
• Stimulates natural feeding behaviour
• Ideal to 'coat' crickets with vitamins
• Natural look
• Easy to clean

Steps:

- Pour an ultra-fine powder supplement into the deeper part of the Feeding Rock.

- Add a maximum of 10-20 crickets (depending on size).

- Place the two pieces together and shake gently until all insects are 'coated'.

- Place the Feeding Rock in the terrarium.

- Remove the plug.

Product description

Rep-Cal 0% D-3 Calcium Calcium deficiency is a major dietary problem of captive reptiles and amphibians. Maintaining a proper calcium:phosphorous (Ca:P) ratio in the diet of 1.5:1 is believed to be just as important nutritionally as an adequate Ca intake. The problem in most cases is an improper Ca:P ratio, not too little Ca. Ca:P ratios of common cultured food items are shockingly poor: Calcium Phosphorous Crickets 0.13 1 Meal Worms 0.06 1 Wax Worms 0.08 1 Pinky Mice 0.89 1 Using a calcium supplement that also adds phosphorous makes no sense as an adequate Ca:P ratio can never be achieved. Bone meal contains phosphorous. Rep-Cal contains only 100% Natural phosphorous-free oyster shell Calcium Carbonate for its calcium source.

• Calcium deficiency is a major dietary problem of captive reptiles and amphibians
• Bone meal contains only 100-percent natural phosphorous-free oyster shell calcium carbonate for its calcium source
• Mix with vegetables, fruits and pastes approximately 1/2 to 1 tablespoon per-pounds of food
• Shake slowly until insects are completely covered
• Available in 3.3-ounce size

User questions & answers

Question:	There is no expiration date on the package. Does this calcium ever go bad
Answer:	IF you have a really good UVB bulb in your habitat your hognose should be fine without any other supplements. That being said it is always good to have a little extra help with providing extra calcium and Vit D3 to help with the calcium absorption. I would recommend using only once a week if proper bulbs are used.
Question:	Does anyone know, or care to explain, why Leopard Geckos need powdered calcium. licked from a bowl, without D
Answer:	no
Question:	Can I give this to opossums? I have a litter of 5 I am trying to raise/release that came from a possum hit by car
Answer:	I would freeze it unless you have a ton of crickets to feed. Technically it's not necessary, but mine started to smell like something died in it within a few months.
Question:	is this 100% calcium
Answer:	http://www.wideopenspaces.com/raise-crickets-bait-pics/