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I was reading the ingredients and saw the it contained BHA. BHA I understand is an excellent preservative but, is also known contribute to carcinogenicity and tumorigenicity. Should I be worried about any side effect about being ingested by your reptiles?
Matt
>>I was reading the ingredients and saw the it contained BHA. BHA I understand is an excellent preservative but, is also known contribute to carcinogenicity and tumorigenicity. Should I be worried about any side effect about being ingested by your reptiles?
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>>Matt
This is why I feed Harlan Lab Diet. I have the same concerns. Studies have shown BHA contributes to carcinogenicity and tumorigenicity as you stated.
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Best regards,
AlanColesReptiles
What formula do you use and where do you order/get it from?
>>What formula do you use and where do you order/get it from?
2018 or 2020 and I order directly from Harlan. You must make a minimum order in most cases. A local pet store near me also carries it which makes it nice too.
I believe it is easier to find in the midwest. I live on the west coast so ordering has to be done in large quantities or they won't ship. With shipping it works out to like $20 per 33 lb bag.
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Best regards,
AlanColesReptiles
Alan, where do you still get Harlan?
I used Harlan 2018 and Aspen for 15 years. I survived that $1000 minimum order for many years. Eventually I was informed they would not be able to supply me anymore. It was my understanding they wanted to build up their Lab customers more than smaller reptile breeders. I had no choice but to find a rodent feed to replace the 2018. FRM has protein content much too high. I chose Mazuri Rodent 6F and I have to say....I get probably TRIPLE the tumors since making this switch. I would love to receive Harlan again, but the subsidiary suppliers for Harlan will not deal with small orders. If anyone has any suggestions, please send them my way. I live in North Florida.
Susan Sentman
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The minimum order is $1000. Sales rep ships to the west coast. I don't know about your area.
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Best regards,
AlanColesReptiles
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