I realize that RepCal has been a trusted name in supplements for reptiles for quite some time. However, I recently acquired a bearded dragon and in an effort to provide the best care I purchased RepCal based on the recommendations of members at various forums. While looking at the label I noticed that it read "REP-CAL contains only 100% Natural phosphorus-free oyster shell Calcium Carbonate for its calcium source."
I immediately recalled reading information that oyster shells often contained very high amounts of lead. So off to the internet I went. And indeed, I had remembered correctly. I found quite a few sites that indicate that oyster shells are high in lead content. So I decided to email the company that makes RepCal, but oddly enough, there is no email contact provided at the site-only a phone number, which I will try tomorrow. I'd really like to find out if this supplement has any traces of lead in it. Does anyone have any idea how I can go about this?
