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Montyrom
Snake Mite

United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/05/2010 :  12:48:20  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I've tried to research this, but to no avail.

Do gravid and post gravid snakes need extra calcium?
If so what form?

Can I just dip their food into the same calcium powder (the one i use on Chameleons)? Of course in a seperate container so as not to contaminate the tub.

Your experienced opinions will be greatfully received.

Cheers, Sam x
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DannyBrown91
Fully Grown Corn

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Posted - 07/05/2010 :  13:11:43  Show Profile  Click to see DannyBrown91's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
I don't think it is needed, but to produce the eggs takes alot of calcium out of the mother therefore weakening them so a little bit of extra calcium won't go a miss.

I know there are some people on her that dust their mice in calcium powder
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Edited by - DannyBrown91 on 07/05/2010 13:12:04
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Sta~ple
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Posted - 07/05/2010 :  14:49:43  Show Profile  Click to see Sta~ple's MSN Messenger address  Reply with Quote
Not really but it helps with the eggs and may also prevent her from being egg bound as egg bound snakes normally need calcium shots.


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SexyBear77
Fully Grown Corn

United Kingdom
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Posted - 07/05/2010 :  22:10:03  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Deffo doesn't do any harm, and will help with healthy egg production.
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