kingsnake.com - reptile and amphibian classifieds, breeders, forums, photos, videos and more

return to main index

  mobile - desktop
follow us on facebook follow us on twitter follow us on YouTube link to us on LinkedIn
Southwestern Center for Herpetological Research  
click here for Rodent Pro
This Space Available
3 months for $50.00
Locate a business by name: click to list your business
search the classifieds. buy an account
events by zip code list an event
Search the forums             Search in:
News & Events: Herp Photo of the Day: Happy Rattlesnake Friday! . . . . . . . . . .  Herp Photo of the Day: Frog . . . . . . . . . .  Kentucky Reptile Expo - Apr. 12, 2025 . . . . . . . . . .  St. Louis Herpetological Society - Apr 13, 2025 . . . . . . . . . .  San Diego Herp Society Meeting - Apr 15, 2025 . . . . . . . . . .  Colorado Herp Society Meeting - Apr 19, 2025 . . . . . . . . . .  Chicago Herpetological Society Meeting - Apr 20, 2025 . . . . . . . . . .  Bay Area Herpetological Society Meeting - Apr 25, 2025 . . . . . . . . . .  Suncoast Herp Society Meeting - Apr 26, 2025 . . . . . . . . . .  DFW Herp Society Meeting - Apr 26, 2025 . . . . . . . . . .  Calusa Herp Society Meeting - May 01, 2025 . . . . . . . . . .  Southwestern Herp Society Meeting - May 03, 2025 . . . . . . . . . . 

Re: Nathan, could you share some . . .


[ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ The Rhacodactylus Forum ]

Posted by GECKOS UNLIMITED on November 01, 2002 at 20:52:38:

In Reply to: Nathan, could you share some . . . posted by powergeckos on November 01, 2002 at 14:35:18:

Hello,

Neo-Calglucon, calcium glubionate, was originally created as a human calcium supplement. When pet owners found out about this product, they began using it to treat hypocalcemia in their pets. It is in liquid form, and one must supplement their geckos with D3 (UV, powder, etc.) so the NeoCal can be converted and processed efficiently. Administration/dosage can be a little tricky since there are so many variables that affect the absorption rate. 1 cc per kg twice daily is the normal dose for hypocalcemic animals, but, in my collection, I give producing females a drop or two every week or so. I determine how much NeoCal to give the females by examining the density and quality of the produced eggs. I know that this is not too scientific, and my methods might not apply to your collection or others. I can tell you that egg production in my collection far exceeds the "average."

I believe that NeoCal is no longer available, but I've heard that there is a similar product on the market that has replaced it. When I caught wind of the impending discontinuation, I purchased a large quantity of the stuff. Since it is only calcium, it is an OTC drug. You can probably find it at GNC or your local pharmacy.

Nathan Hall





Follow Ups:




[ Follow Ups ] [ The Rhacodactylus Forum ]