I was told Ferdinand was about 4 months old when I bought him. No idea how accurate that is, but he's about 8 inches in length and 35grams last I weighed him. He gets about 20% veggies (rocket daily, mixed with kale, endive, blueberries, pears, etc for variety) and 80% dusted crickets, although I found a supplier for dubia roaches and will be switching over.
I am using the Komodo Advanced Nutri-Cal. The product information says:
Nutri-Cal is a complete multivitamin, packed with a precise balance of key nutrients which are essential for reptile health. Scientifically formulated to aid in the prevention of metabolic bone disease, Nutri-Cal contains calcium, D3 and a broad complex of vitamins and minerals to support growth and long term well being.
Nutri-Cal is an important tool in the feeding regime for the majority of tortoises and lizards and is designed for maximum adherence to live insects and fresh plant food. Nutri-Cal can play an important part of reptile nutrition alongside a varied and healthy diet and correct basking temperatues.
Together they are essential to enable proper and efficent digestion in reptiles. Nutri-Cal includes all the following key vitamins:
Vitamin A - to support eye health Vitamin B - to assist overall fitness and wellbeing Vitamin C - to aid the immune system and provide natural antioxidants Vitamin D - helps with calcium absorption and lowers the risk of Metabolic Bone Disease Vitamin E - to bolster growth and tissue development
It is advisable to always apply supplements to reptiles food at every meal. At times when Nutri-Cal is not being used, we recommend replacing it with Komodo's Calcium Dusting Powder.
But... how often should I dust with this? Once a day? Every other day? Because it says to replace with calcium powder when not being used, does that mean I should not be using it every day?
I am using the Komodo Advanced Nutri-Cal. The product information says:
Nutri-Cal is a complete multivitamin, packed with a precise balance of key nutrients which are essential for reptile health. Scientifically formulated to aid in the prevention of metabolic bone disease, Nutri-Cal contains calcium, D3 and a broad complex of vitamins and minerals to support growth and long term well being.
Nutri-Cal is an important tool in the feeding regime for the majority of tortoises and lizards and is designed for maximum adherence to live insects and fresh plant food. Nutri-Cal can play an important part of reptile nutrition alongside a varied and healthy diet and correct basking temperatues.
Together they are essential to enable proper and efficent digestion in reptiles. Nutri-Cal includes all the following key vitamins:
Vitamin A - to support eye health Vitamin B - to assist overall fitness and wellbeing Vitamin C - to aid the immune system and provide natural antioxidants Vitamin D - helps with calcium absorption and lowers the risk of Metabolic Bone Disease Vitamin E - to bolster growth and tissue development
It is advisable to always apply supplements to reptiles food at every meal. At times when Nutri-Cal is not being used, we recommend replacing it with Komodo's Calcium Dusting Powder.
But... how often should I dust with this? Once a day? Every other day? Because it says to replace with calcium powder when not being used, does that mean I should not be using it every day?
