EGGSHELLS

[arreptiles]

crushed eggshells can be used for digestion. are they good for calcium too ??

 

[Leopardbreeder]

I guess if you crush them up enough?! They are 100% calcium.

 

[arreptiles]

thats what i thought.but if eggshells ARE all calcuim, i wonder why every body doesnt use them instead of expensive pet store stuff.

 

[Leopardbreeder]

Larbor? and also the commerical stuff has other stuff added to stick better.

 

[spykerherps]

If your going to use egg shells thats cool. But be sure they're crushed and throw them in the microwave for 1 min. to 1.5 to kill the Bacteria.

 

[arreptiles]

ok. so your sure theyre a good source of calcium?

 

[dragonflyreptiles]

I use eggshells a lot, I boil them for 15-20 minutes to make sure everything is cooked off then put them in a coffee grinder on fine. You may still need to put then in a freezer type zip lock bag and smash the crap out of them with a hammer (which I do and its great fgor taking care of some anger issues lol)

 

[BabygyalSW2]

i take it you'd have to crush it up really fine as it might be a bit sharp?

 

[dragonflyreptiles]

yes!

 

[GeckoStud]

I've heard of mixtures like this, crushed eggshells and a pinch of fine sand and what not. Its supposed to be a good source of calcium and I guess a form of grit which helps break down thick insect shells in the stomach. Kind of like how crocodiles eat rocks to help grind up their big mouthfuls of food, just on a smaller scale. I think VMS herp's site had a recipe for this "grit" though I could be wrong.

 

[Gecko]

Do the tempertures take out possible hormone residue?

 

[Leopardbreeder]

You would need a a pressure cooker to be able to achieve proper disinfecting temperatures.