So how does high-quality Calcium Ultra help naturally build strong bones in captive-bred reptiles?

Modern reptile breeding is all about learning from nature and putting these practices into practice in our animals' enclosures. Bioactive, beautifully planted environments are coming back into fashion as we strive to provide the best possible care for our pets.

We all know that reptiles in their natural environment need sunlight. This allows them to perform vital functions, provides them with visible light, heat and ultraviolet light. Reptiles kept in captivity need precise parameters to flourish just as much as their wild counterparts. Reptiles cannot effectively absorb calcium from food without the hormonally active vitamin D, also known as the more familiar vitamin D3. Using one of our UV lighting systems, UVB, absorbed through the skin, helps animals convert inactive vitamin D into active vitamin D3. Without sufficient heat and UVB exposure, reptiles kept in captivity may be vitamin D3 deficient and therefore calcium deficient. By using Reptile Systems UV lighting products and Calcium Ultra once every three meals, your reptile will be able to build strong bones and enjoy many other physiological benefits. We strongly believe in this method of absorbing calcium from the diet to recreate a natural, self-regulating way, and do not advocate the use of artificial D3 in our supplements.

This is where the other two products in the line, Vit A Min and Insect Food, fill in the gaps in the captives' diet. Used in conjunction with appropriate lighting and heating products, they should meet your pet's needs.

Reptile Systems Calcium Ultra is an ultra-fine powder that is free of impurities, highly bioavailable and phosphorus-free. It combines high quality calcium carbonate, along with magnesium carbonate and a natural palatable to provide a premium calcium supplement.

Our entire range of foods and supplements has been developed in collaboration with professional animal nutritionists, hobbyists and breeders.