Baby Panther Supplements

[M21]

Okay I know this has been covered numerous times, but I'm trying to decide on what supplement schedule and amount to use. I have a baby Panther Chameleon just over three months although looking at him most would say no more than two months. I have Rep-Cal Calcium with D3, without D3 and Herptivite. I was told by the breeder to dust with Calcium with D3 every other day and Calcium without D3 3 times a week. His instructions also say to dust with Herptivite 2x a week. I have read so many conflicting reports on this. I was thinking more about dusting with Calcium without D3 Mon-Fri (Tues, Wed Thurs) and using the Calcium with D3 on Monday and Friday only and Herptivite once a week on Sunday. Everyone cautions about overexposure to D3 supplement so I'm a little hesitant to be giving it to him every other day. This schedule only pertains to him as a baby/juvenile and I will adjust it as he gets older. I would appreciate any advice (I think I'm looking for a little reassurance that the second schedule would be better for him). Thanks

 

[seanUTD]

I have two "babies".. I do calcium w/o at almost every feeding, WITH D3 twice a month (once works two) and multivitamin once a month

 

[mbondy]

What I've read on here and was told to me and online is the calcium w/o D3 every feeding, as your cham is an adult then every other day. Then he should get the D3 twice a month so week 1 & 3, then the multivitamin week 2 & 4...do whatever works for you!

 

[jannb]

Welcome to the forums and congrats on your new panther. I have a section in my blog for new keepers on supplements. https://www.chameleonforums.com/blo...-keepers-young-veiled-panther-chameleons.html

 

[M21]

Thanks for the replies. I have read through virtually every post/thread on this forum now regarding this topic. There are definitely some conflicting opinions even from the experts when dealing with supplement amounts and scheduling, but I am so appreciative for the information and that it enables me to make an informed decision.

 

[Citizen Snips]

I'm doing cal w/d3 every other feeding and Herptivite once a week.