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Posted by mikecoscia on May 07, 2003 at 19:50:34:

In Reply to: good for you... posted by azteclizard on May 07, 2003 at 18:06:46:

Well I meant the FDA keeping check on livestock conditions, not the actual supplements. Which would ensure the animals aren’t full of toxins when they are sold to us to throw on the bbq and eat (in addition to when their other parts are used). Of course things can slip through, but that can happen anywhere. As far as I know there is little to no regulation for the reptile trade at least not up to par with humans (correct me if I am wrong). So there is no way to positively tell if anything is absolutely safe. You just have to rely on the manufacturer and people who have used the product. I have used bone meal and cuttle bone with my reptiles with great results. I have also used cuttle bone with my birds as every bird owner out there most likely does and has done for a very long time. They are good sources of calcium. Of course reptile supplements will work great to. You just have to watch out for brands that are too high in D3 and what not. They both work great, one is just cheaper and a little easier to use.
-Mike

Follow Ups:

• Let me put it more simply... azteclizard 05/07/03 (8)
  • thanks... mikecoscia 05/07/03 (7)
    • your welcome... azteclizard 05/07/03 (6)
      • ever hear of SDZ turket diet?........... mikecoscia 05/08/03 (5)
        • ever hear of SDZ turket diet?........... azteclizard 05/08/03 (1)
          • ok.... mikecoscia 05/08/03 (0)
        • Mike, I'm confused........... Amanda E 05/08/03 (2)
          • sorry did not mean to confuse you =).......... mikecoscia 05/08/03 (1)
            • Thanks. The stuff I have is pure CaCO3, no D3 in it. np Amanda E 05/08/03 (0)
• Let me put it more simply... azteclizard 05/07/03 (0)