Zoo Med Repti Calcium without Vitamin D3 8 oz – Calcium for Turtles, Tortoises & Reptiles

Zoo Med Repti Calcium without Vitamin D3 8 oz – Calcium for Turtles and Reptiles

Zoo Med Repti Calcium without D3 is an ultra-fine calcium powder for turtles, tortoises, reptiles and amphibians that helps prevent turtle soft shell and metabolic bone disease. Turtles and reptiles need plenty of calcium to build a hard shell and strong bones, but most pellets, insects and vegetables don’t provide enough on their own. Without extra calcium, turtles can develop a soft or deformed shell, and reptiles can develop metabolic bone disease (MBD). Repti Calcium is pure precipitated calcium carbonate – phosphorus-free, not made from oyster shells, and ground ultra-fine so your pet can absorb more of it. This version is without vitamin D3, making it ideal for turtles and reptiles that get UVB from a proper UVB light. 100% genuine Zoo Med, supplied by an authorised importer in India.

Repti Calcium Specifications

Brand: Zoo Med Laboratories, USA
Model: Repti Calcium without Vitamin D3 – A33-8
Size: 8 oz (227 g)
Form: Ultra-fine powder
Ingredient: Precipitated calcium carbonate
Guaranteed analysis: Calcium 38% min – 43% max, moisture 1% max
Phosphorus: Phosphorus-free
Vitamin D3: None
Suitable for: Turtles, tortoises, reptiles and amphibians

Key Benefits of This Calcium for Turtles

Supplies the calcium turtles need to build a hard, healthy shell
Helps prevent turtle soft shell, shell deformities and metabolic bone disease
Supports strong bones in lizards, geckos, tortoises and other reptiles
Phosphorus-free – won’t upset the calcium-to-phosphorus balance
Ultra-fine powder with a high surface area for better calcium absorption
Not made from oyster shells – free of harmful impurities
Without vitamin D3 – safe for regular use alongside a UVB light

Turtle Soft Shell and Metabolic Bone Disease

A soft, bendy or misshapen shell is one of the most common problems in pet turtles in India. It’s usually caused by metabolic bone disease – when a turtle doesn’t get enough calcium, or enough UVB light to absorb that calcium. Prevention is simple: give calcium for turtles regularly, and provide a proper UVB light such as the Zoo Med ReptiSun 5.0 together with a basking lamp. If your turtle’s shell is already soft, see a reptile vet.

With or Without D3 – Which Do You Need?

Turtles and reptiles use vitamin D3 to absorb calcium. They make their own D3 when they get enough UVB light. If your pet has a good UVB light, calcium without D3 is the right choice for regular use, and it avoids giving too much D3. If your pet has no UVB, a calcium with D3 is needed – ask your vet which is right for your pet.

Suitable For

Red-eared sliders and other aquatic turtles
Tortoises, including Indian star and sulcata tortoises
Bearded dragons and other lizards
Leopard geckos and crested geckos
Chameleons
Frogs and other amphibians

How to Use

Turtles: sprinkle a light pinch of Repti Calcium over your turtle’s food, or on the pellets before feeding.
Tortoises and other herbivores: sprinkle about ½ teaspoon over food for every 5 oz (140 g) of body weight, weekly.
Insect-eaters: place crickets or other feeder insects in a plastic bag with a little Repti Calcium, shake gently to dust them, and feed straight away. As a guide, feed about 12 dusted crickets per week for every 2.5 oz (70 g) of body weight.
Always follow the directions on the pack, and ask a reptile vet about your pet’s specific needs.

Genuine Zoo Med Reptile Supplements in India

Zoo Med is one of the world’s leading reptile care brands, based in California, USA. Exotics India is an authorised importer and distributor of Zoo Med in India, so every tub of Repti Calcium you buy from us is 100% genuine, stored correctly and delivered anywhere in India.