Refrigerate supplement powder?

[TheCrazyFishLady]

So, I just got the Repashy leo supplement with calcium and I'm wondering if you have to put it in the fridge too? I have to refrigerate my crestie's food, so I basically have a "reptile section" in my fridge. And of course the worms...

 

[MRP2k12]

You dont have to but it helps keep it fresh and last longer.

As you said just keep it in the fridge with your worms let the worms and the calcium warm up to room temperature ( the calcium sticks better that way imo) no problems

 

[TheCrazyFishLady]

Will do and thank you!

 

[MarkXS]

well, that's an interesting question. I know that calcium, being a mineral it shouldn't make any difference if it's refridgerated or not, on the other hand, calcium with vitamin D might benefit from it. Vitamin D is synthesized from Cholesteral, Cholesteral is a fat and fats can go rancid if kept too warm. I'm not a chemist so I don't know for sure what would happen but maybe if you have calcium with Vit D3 added it might benefit from refridgeration? I've never done it myself and I've never noticed an issue. But it is an interesting question.

 

[MRP2k12]

Calcium Plus

VITAMIN AND CALCIUM SUPPLEMENT

NET WEIGHT 5.3 OZ / 150 GR



Our “All-in-One” Insect Dusting Powder provides essential vitamins, minerals and trace elements. Featuring both Retinol and Carotenoids as sources of Vitamin A.



INFORMATION: Calcium Plus was developed to increase the nutritional value of insects as they are fed to all insectivores, transforming insects into a food item that has an optimal calcium/phosphorus ratio, as well as balanced levels of vitamins, minerals, and trace elements.



INGREDIENTS: Calcium Carbonate, Dried Kelp, Cellulose (as carrier), Brewer’s Yeast, RoseHips, Calendula Flower, Marigold Flower Extract, Phaffia Rhodozyma Yeast, Paprika Extract, Spirulina Algae, Turmeric, Salt, Potassium Citrate, Magnesium Gluconate, Canthaxanthin, Calcium Propionate and Potassium Sorbate (as mold inhibitors), Natural Flavoring, Lecithin, Rosemary Extract and Mixed Tocopherols (as preservatives), Vitamins (Vitamin A Supplement, Vitamin D Supplement, Choline Chloride, Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin E Supplement, Niacin, Beta Carotene, Pantothenic Acid, Riboflavin, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex, Folic Acid, Biotin, Vitamin B-12 Supplement).



GUARANTEED ANALYSIS: Crude Protein min. 2%, Crude Fat min. 0.2%, Crude Fat max. 0.6%, Crude Fiber max. 1%, Moisture max. 8%, Ash max. 35%, Calcium min. 17%, Calcium max. 20%, Phosphorus min. 0.6%, Vitamin E min. 2,000 IU/lb, Vitamin D min. 20,000 IU/lb, Vitamin A min. 200,000 IU/lb. Total Carotenoids min. 500 mg/lb.



DIRECTIONS: Use with every insect feeding. Best applied by placing insects in a plastic bag or container with Calcium Plus and shake to lightly coat insects. Feed insects to your reptiles shortly thereafter. To maximize the nutritional value of insects, use this product with Repashy’s SuperLoad and Repashy’s HydroLoad. Refrigeration will extend product life.

^^^^^ There you go every thing you would need to know about what your using, i wasnt sure if they reccomend refridgeration i had to double check myself.

 

[TheCrazyFishLady]

Oh, woops! I missed that part on the back. Sorry! I promise I read it and tried to figure it out on my own. I guess I was just getting too excited over having leos. This is all very new and weird to me. I just fed my first ever worm to one of my leos. I about had a panic attack because I'm scared of bugs, but of course Laveau ate it with no issue. I'm so proud of her <3