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low calcium

gsir8 Nov 10, 2003 09:29 PM

My gecko doesnt have very much calcum in his diet, and im worried. How can i get calcium into his diet? He wont eat crickets or mealworms dusted in calcium. How can i get him to take in some calcium?
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My animals:
2.0 Leopard geckos
1.0 Golden retriever

My Lizard:
Blizzard Named Morrison

Replies (2)

aimee_s Nov 10, 2003 09:41 PM

if he doesn't eat dusted crix or worms, then you can dissolve some calcium powder in his water... that way, when he drinks, he's still taking in some calcium. also, make sure he has a small calcium dish in his tank. it might help if you hold up the dish and lean it close to your leos face & he'll take a lick at it... my leo does that. if i lean it in front of her face, she takes a few licks, pauses, takes more, and then looks away. it's cute hehe~ good luck with yours and pls update us on how it's doing with calcium

[aimEe]
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0.1.0 Albino Leopard Gecko (Marlene)
0.0.2 Fire Bellied Toads (Norman & Forman)
1.0.0 Fighting Fish (Blue Balls)
1.0.0 Black Lab / Pit Bull (Mikey)
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GSIR8 Nov 11, 2003 10:14 AM

I stuck some calcium powder under his nose last night and he took some licks. Thanks for your help.
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My animals:
2.0 Leopard geckos
1.0 Golden retriever

My Lizard:
Blizzard Named Morrison

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