Is it ok to use this supplement?

[Jiriza92]

We have a baby hermann tort, about 3 months old. Can we supplement his food with this stuff?

 

[Yvonne G]

Just a small pinch a couple times a week.

 

[Jiriza92]

Just a small pinch a couple times a week.

Thank you

 

[TeamZissou]

Thank you

I would avoid this product because it contains a lot of extra vitamin A, which your tortoise doesn't need supplemented since there is a lot in the greens that your tort eats. Overdose of vitamin A causes severe raw skin that comes off in large sheets and is probably very painful.

Rep Cal Herptivite is a more appropriate supplement for tortoises because it does not contain extra vitamin A.

 

[Jiriza92]

I would avoid this product because it contains a lot of extra vitamin A, which your tortoise doesn't need supplemented since there is a lot in the greens that your tort eats. Overdose of vitamin A causes severe raw skin that comes off in large sheets and is probably very painful.

Rep Cal Herptivite is a more appropriate supplement for tortoises because it does not contain extra vitamin A.

Omg!! Thank you so much for letting me know! ??

 

[Tom]

I would avoid this product because it contains a lot of extra vitamin A, which your tortoise doesn't need supplemented since there is a lot in the greens that your tort eats. Overdose of vitamin A causes severe raw skin that comes off in large sheets and is probably very painful.

Rep Cal Herptivite is a more appropriate supplement for tortoises because it does not contain extra vitamin A.

I did not know this either. I've always used the Herptivite, but I didn't know about the Flukers. Thank you.

 

[MarginatedMooney]

I didn't know that. I've been using this product but not anymore. I'm switching to Herptivite.

 

[TeamZissou]

I didn't know that. I've been using this product but not anymore. I'm switching to Herptivite.

I'm not sure at what level Vitamin A supplementation becomes too much. I suppose it would depend on the size of the tortoise and dose of the vitamins. Fluker's seems to have 50,000 IU/lb in their vitamin formulation:

Reptile Vitamin

Reptile Vitamin is an essential vitamin for any reptile to have good health.

flukerfarms.com

One example of it being a big problem for a young tortoise is this thread:

*Help my tortoise Sheldon

Hello everyone, I have been concerned with my 1 year old leopard tortoise for a week now but waited a little bit to see if he would get better but he has not. I just made an appointment to take him to the vet tomorrow and I am hoping they can figure out what is going on. I have noticed his skin...

tortoiseforum.org

The owner was feeding Repashy supplements "Calcium Plus" and "SuperVeggie" a couple of times per week. These have Vitamin A content of 200,000 IU/lb and 100,000 IU/lb, respectively. So, I guess it's possible that the Fluker's having only 50,000 IU/lb might be OK, but I figure that it's better not to risk it and to use the Herptivite. I figured it was the way to go since it was recommended by @zovick.

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[ZenHerper]

For high-veg diets, the added Vitamin A is just not necessary. And the toxicities are just not worth it.

 

[zovick]

I'm not sure at what level Vitamin A supplementation becomes too much. I suppose it would depend on the size of the tortoise and dose of the vitamins. Fluker's seems to have 50,000 IU/lb in their vitamin formulation:

Reptile Vitamin

Reptile Vitamin is an essential vitamin for any reptile to have good health.

flukerfarms.com

One example of it being a big problem for a young tortoise is this thread:

*Help my tortoise Sheldon

Hello everyone, I have been concerned with my 1 year old leopard tortoise for a week now but waited a little bit to see if he would get better but he has not. I just made an appointment to take him to the vet tomorrow and I am hoping they can figure out what is going on. I have noticed his skin...

tortoiseforum.org

The owner was feeding Repashy supplements "Calcium Plus" and "SuperVeggie" a couple of times per week. These have Vitamin A content of 200,000 IU/lb and 100,000 IU/lb, respectively. So, I guess it's possible that the Fluker's having only 50,000 IU/lb might be OK, but I figure that it's better not to risk it and to use the Herptivite. I figured it was the way to go since it was recommended by @zovick.

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I'm late to the party! I was up in CT this past week working in my dental practice and just returned yesterday afternoon.

My comment on this subject is as Brett mentioned. I just don't think a tortoise owner can use any better supplements than Herptivite and Ultrafine Rep-Cal. I used both of them on all of my tortoises' foods DAILY for many years and never had a single problem.

 

[Jiriza92]

I'm late to the party! I was up in CT this past week working in my dental practice and just returned yesterday afternoon.

My comment on this subject is as Brett mentioned. I just don't think a tortoise owner can use any better supplements than Herptivite and Ultrafine Rep-Cal. I used both of them on all of my tortoises' foods DAILY for many years and never had a single problem.

These two?

Rep-Cal Herptivite with Beta Carotene Multivitamin​

REP-CAL Herptivite with Beta Carotene Multivitamin Reptile Supplement, 3.3-oz jar - Chewy.com

Buy Rep-Cal Herptivite with Beta Carotene Multivitamin Reptile Supplement, 3.3-oz jar at Chewy.com. FREE shipping and the BEST customer service!

www.chewy.com

Rep-Cal Calcium with Vitamin D3 Ultrafine Powder Reptile Supplement​

REP-CAL Calcium with Vitamin D3 Ultrafine Powder Reptile Supplement, 3.3-oz jar - Chewy.com

Buy Rep-Cal Calcium with Vitamin D3 Ultrafine Powder Reptile Supplement, 3.3-oz jar at Chewy.com. FREE shipping and the BEST customer service!

www.chewy.com

 

[Jiriza92]

I'm late to the party! I was up in CT this past week working in my dental practice and just returned yesterday afternoon.

My comment on this subject is as Brett mentioned. I just don't think a tortoise owner can use any better supplements than Herptivite and Ultrafine Rep-Cal. I used both of them on all of my tortoises' foods DAILY for many years and never had a single problem.

Also this one

Rep-Cal Calcium Ultrafine Powder Reptile Supplement​

REP-CAL Calcium Ultrafine Powder Reptile Supplement, 3.3-oz jar - Chewy.com

Buy Rep-Cal Calcium Ultrafine Powder Reptile Supplement, 3.3-oz jar at Chewy.com. FREE shipping and the BEST customer service!

www.chewy.com

 

[TeamZissou]

These two?

Rep-Cal Herptivite with Beta Carotene Multivitamin​

REP-CAL Herptivite with Beta Carotene Multivitamin Reptile Supplement, 3.3-oz jar - Chewy.com

Buy Rep-Cal Herptivite with Beta Carotene Multivitamin Reptile Supplement, 3.3-oz jar at Chewy.com. FREE shipping and the BEST customer service!

www.chewy.com

Rep-Cal Calcium with Vitamin D3 Ultrafine Powder Reptile Supplement​

REP-CAL Calcium with Vitamin D3 Ultrafine Powder Reptile Supplement, 3.3-oz jar - Chewy.com

Buy Rep-Cal Calcium with Vitamin D3 Ultrafine Powder Reptile Supplement, 3.3-oz jar at Chewy.com. FREE shipping and the BEST customer service!

www.chewy.com

Yes that's the one.

Calcium with vitamin D3 isn't necessary since tortoises make it when exposed to UVB light. The Herptivite also contains some calcium. I usually sprinkle one or the other and rub it into the leaves of the food a couple times per week.

 

[Jiriza92]

Yes that's the one.

Calcium with vitamin D3 isn't necessary since tortoises make it when exposed to UVB light. The Herptivite also contains some calcium. I usually sprinkle one or the other and rub it into the leaves of the food a couple times per week.

Ty soso much!


Stevie thanks you too!