Reptile Xtra From Jungle Labs

[goReptiles]

Have you guys heard of Reptile Xtra?

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It's supposed to be an "over-the-counter delivery system of Flagyl and Panacur, via a stand-alone complete herp diet. Available in pelleted or powdered meal."

 

[Golden Gate Geckos]

I really think this is a bad idea. Why would we want to treat something that isn't there? By constantly giving our geckos these medications, we would be risking creating 'super parasites' that are resistant to those drugs that would not respond to treatment with those drugs if it became necessary. Even though Panacur is a fairly safe drug, Flagyl can cause liver and kidney failure if not administered properly. We would have to control the exact amount of this food consumed by the reptiles to make sure the medication doses were not over-dosed.

 

[goReptiles]

I didn't even think about resistance. It happens all the time to bacteria and such from over using medicines. I wonder if they've thought about this.

I think it's a good concept, but as you've mentioned Marcia, not the best idea.

 

[LadyGecko]

I agree that this is a good concept but one that would not be easily put into a safe practice
Here is a description from ZooToo- a site that came up in my web search for the product

Description (information from the manufacturer or retailer):
Reptile Xtraâ„¢ is the first medicated reptile food that empowers consumers. Available in food pellets or powdered meal to sprinkle on moist greens. Nutritious formulas are effective against common reptile parasites and bacterial infections. Zootoo sample is Reptile Xtraâ„¢ Anti-Bacteria Medicated Food Pellets for Tortoises and Lizards that can be used with all tortoises, iguanas, and other plant-eating species; also plant/insect eating species, such as box turtles, bearded dragons, blue-tongue skinks, tegus and dabb lizards. Co-developed with top breeder Ron Tremper, Reptile Xtraâ„¢ will keep your herp happy and healthy!
Jungle Labs Customer care: 1-800-357-7104

 

[BG-Gecko]

I just checked it out and it is fairly impossible for 1 product to be effective against ALL the bacteria listed that it should work against, especially the Coccidia. Same goes for the one against parasites.
Beaphar also has an over the counter product line with stuff thats supposed work like flagyl but it doesnt it isnt effective and very easy to overdose heard of several people who's animals died because of it :S
I know it may sound attractive because its less expensive than going to the vets but its always the safest and best thing to do even though you may have to spend a bit more money.

 

[Golden Gate Geckos]

it is fairly impossible for 1 product to be effective against ALL the bacteria listed that it should work against, especially the Coccidia. Same goes for the one against parasites.

Coccidia IS a parsite, and requires specific medication to treat... same goes for other types of parasitic infections. Different infections require different treatments.

Why give your animals medications unless they need them?

 

[BG-Gecko]

thats what I meant to say sorry if it came out wrong, just didnt know how to exactly lol

 

[GroovyGeckos.com]

I`m thinking it would not have very much in it, for them to be able to say this is a safe product, but who knows.