what vitamins do the dragons need?

[beardieguy83]

How many vitamins do the BD's need i have the calcium d3 by Fluckers. Do the need any others? My BD is about 5 1/2 inches to 6 1/2. I'll measure it tomorrow, its asleep right now

 

[Embee]

How many vitamins do the BD's need i have the calcium d3 by Fluckers. Do the need any others? My BD is about 5 1/2 inches to 6 1/2. I'll measure it tomorrow, its asleep right now

Beardies benefit from multi-vitamins as well. :mrgreen:

You will want to dust 5 meals per week with the calcium powder, and 1- 2 meals per week with vites such as: http://www.petmountain.com/product/reptile-supplements/105550/rep-cal-herptivite.html.

The best,
Em

 

[CEHSTJ]

Hello!

A quick question - what type of lighting are you using? If you are using the ReptiSun 10 then Flukers' Calcium with D3 is correct, but if you are using a Mercury Vapour Bulb, such as the Mega-Ray, then you really need to purchase calcium WITHOUT D3 as the UV rays from the Mercury Vapour Bulb allows the dragon to create its' own D3 and too much is not a good thing. Calcium needs to be dusted (on prey or vegetables if needed) 5 times a week (one feeding per day) for a baby and I cannot remember how much is required for a juvie or an adult (perhaps someone who knows will answer this for you).

Also, bearded dragons need a multi vitamin such as Repcal Herptivite. For babies it is dusted twice a week ( on prey or vegetables if necessary). Once again I am not sure of the correct amount needed for adults or juvie beardies (HELP - someone, please)!

If you were able to indicate the type of lighting used then you will get the answer that will keep your dragon healthy and happy!

Best wishes!

Cheryl

P.S. I just reread your posting and realised that you do indeed have a baby bearded dragon. You will at least get the answers you need for now and when the dragon grows.

 

[beardieguy83]

Im using Reptisun 10.0 18" for the uvb and a Sunglo 100w for the basking light. I dont think the Basking light is a mercury bulb. I dust his/her morning feeding of 10 crickets and some greens sprayed with water, in the afternoon i just give him/her another 10 crickets just like that with no suplements. If he/she is still hugry I'll give him/her 3 more crickets at a time until he/she's happy and full.

 

[Embee]

Im using Reptisun 10.0 18" for the uvb and a Sunglo 100w for the basking light. I dont think the Basking light is a mercury bulb. I dust his/her morning feeding of 10 crickets and some greens sprayed with water, in the afternoon i just give him/her another 10 crickets just like that with no suplements. If he/she is still hugry I'll give him/her 3 more crickets at a time until he/she's happy and full.

Indeed, the SunGlo is basking bulb only, so calcium with D3 is fine.

One thing I'd like to mention however is the amount of food. For babies and juveniles (up to 1 - 1 1/2 years), the rule is this: feed live feeders 2-3 times per day, as many as beardie will eat in 10-15 minutes. Babies need TONS of protein, and most will consume up to 50-100 feeders a day. As well they should... they have lots of growing to do! :mrgreen:

Variety is also a good thing to keep in mind. Most babies do very well with a combination of staples such as crickets and phoenix worms http://www.phoenixworms.com.

The best,
Em