Calcium with D3 or no D3?

[Codie Lynn]

Hello! I am soon to be a first time tortoise owner, I am either getting a Dalmatian Hermann or a Russian. I live in Montana so my tortoise will be inside with the exception of our hot summer days here and there. I was going to buy the Rep Cal supplement with D3 from tortoise supply, is this the best option? How many times do I dust on top of his food? Any info would be great! Thank you!

 

[Javk]

Any reptile calcium supplement is fine. If you have adequate lighting no D3 is required. You can still use the Rep-Cal if you want but I believe it is unnecessary. The frequency you dust his food varies on many factors.
-His diet
-His age
-Depending on if he has a disease (MBD)
-If he is actually a she that just laid eggs

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