Lygodactylus and carotene
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Some of these while not directly talking about Lygodactylus, Sphaerodactylus etc in particular it goes in to detail about supplements containing Beta Carotene as opposed to the other:
Vitamin A Deficiency in Reptiles
Vitamin A deficiency in Insectivorous Geckos | Gecko Time
http://www.geckosunlimited.com/community/pests-diseases/62405-gecko-time-vitamin-deficiency-2.html
Why is Vitamin A So Important for Your Tokays | Tokay Gecko Guide
Vitamin A Deficiency in Reptiles
Vitamin A deficiency in Insectivorous Geckos | Gecko Time
http://www.geckosunlimited.com/community/pests-diseases/62405-gecko-time-vitamin-deficiency-2.html
Why is Vitamin A So Important for Your Tokays | Tokay Gecko Guide
I realized this. The majority of them can however, with a few exceptions like Chameleons.
I give my juvies Repashy Calcium Plus and my breeding adults Herpetal Complete-T. I do not have a good amount of time to go in to detail, but from what I recall the Repashy uses Beta Carotene and so does the Herpetal.
I give my juvies Repashy Calcium Plus and my breeding adults Herpetal Complete-T. I do not have a good amount of time to go in to detail, but from what I recall the Repashy uses Beta Carotene and so does the Herpetal.
Embrace Calamity
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I don't think any of the Repashy products use beta carotene. At least, I know my Repashy Leopard Gecko Calcium Plus doesn't (one of the reasons I recommend it to people). I believe Repashy himself actually discussed the issues with beta carotene for reptiles, if I remember correctly. But don't take my word for it - except that I know mine doesn't have it.
~Maggot
Looking at the back of mine it does list Beta Carotene in the ingredients. Btw there is only one Calcium Plus, it is not Leopard gecko specific, just has one used on the label.
The juvies get the Calcium Plus 2-3 times a week depending on their age. The adults only get the Herpetal Complete-T once a week, so this is okay.
Embrace Calamity
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Good to know about the others though.
~Maggot
That is something which is sold and repackaged by another company (nice to know they chop ingredients off the label). I believe T-Rex is the name, was not aware they change the names completely. I guess this solves a lot of the confusion that it is solely for leopard geckos only. Below is the original, nothing repackaged.
****Edit - I found some interesting info - http://www.pangeareptile.com/forums/showthread.php?59613-T-Rex-vs-Repashy
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Embrace Calamity
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They may have removed/left out the beta carotene from the leopard gecko one because of the insectivores' alleged inability to do anything with it, whereas the one you posted is intended for all reptiles and amphibians. I'm pretty certain mine doesn't contain it.
~Maggot
~Maggot
Whether it contains it or not......apparently, going by the link I posted in the edit, the T-Rex formula is an older version of Repashy products (thank god I do not use it). From what I recall in a really really old thread someplace on another forum, Beta Carotene is not the sole source of Vit A in Repashy's Calcium Plus. If the regular Calcium Plus from Repashy himself were not safe for "Leopard Geckos" as well, I believe Allen would have another product out there for them solely and would be doing something more similar to whatever the hell T-Rex is doing, aside from confusing people in to thinking they are getting the same product.
Now back to Lygodactylus!
Lance Carbuncle
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Repashy contains Vitamin A (retinol) AND Beta Carotene.
From the label:
Our “All-in-One” Insect Dusting Powder provides essential vitamins, minerals and trace elements. Featuring both Retinol and Carotenoids as sources of Vitamin A.
From the label:
Our “All-in-One” Insect Dusting Powder provides essential vitamins, minerals and trace elements. Featuring both Retinol and Carotenoids as sources of Vitamin A.
Embrace Calamity
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Don't worry. We already figured that out. Thanks for clarification though.
I don't doubt it's safe for leos. I'm sure it's just fine.
BUT YOU'RE RIGHT. Does this mean it's generally agreed that Lygodactylus cannot process beta carotene? I would like to know this too.
~Maggot
Im pretty certain unless someone kept Lygodactylus on carotene alone for multiple years, we cannot know for certain.
The answers i was kinda hoping for the subject were aimed on scientific data (possible research of Lygodactylus as scientific subject, not as breeding project or pets)
Overdosing or giving too little A-vitamin shows years later, it takes a very long time to show signs of hypovitaminosis.
The answers i was kinda hoping for the subject were aimed on scientific data (possible research of Lygodactylus as scientific subject, not as breeding project or pets)
Overdosing or giving too little A-vitamin shows years later, it takes a very long time to show signs of hypovitaminosis.