JPsShadow,



You may have missed a couple of key points in the post.

1. in moderation: in the context used meaning not in excess- most common usage when these two words are put together.

benefits: something that promotes well being.

“Supplementing a fuzzy or pinky in moderation does no harm, it only benefits unless it is done in excess.”

Let me try explaining this again in simpler terms:

Adding a supplement in moderation (not in excess) to a fuzzy or pinky will not harm the monitor, it only promote its well being. (The last “unless it is done in excess” is omitted to avoid being repetitive).



Why do it?: The better supplements are a combination of those vitamins and minerals that have been recognized as important or essential for the well being and development of reptiles. Mice are an outstanding food source and I do not add supplements to my mice personally, but do add them in their diet (gut loading of crickets prior to being offered).



2. “Calcification of internal organs would be the only problem and is only a concern when there is a combination of an overdose of vitamin D3 together with excessive calcium.”



This was added because I knew there would be someone that brought it up if I did not! This problem occurs in overdoses of Vitamin D3. Please see “moderation” and “not in excess” above. Where it has occurred, it is usually in conjunction of an overdose along with natural sunlight (excess (not moderate amount) of Vitamin D3 added to diet with internal synthesis of Vitamin D3), therefore the warnings given in the most basic of husbandry publications or care sheets of most reptiles. In cases where there is not the overdose of Vitamin D3, excess calcium is simply excreted. Although reptile lighting has come a long way over the years, it hardly compares with the sun (natural sunlight).



Cheers,



Michael

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