Exo Terra Calcium Powder
Exo Terra Calcium Powder positions itself as a slightly more premium option with attention to fine particle size and reptile-specific packaging that appeals to keepers needing very fine dust for small amphibian prey or hatchlings. Compared to the no‑D3, value-oriented powders on this list, Exo Terra often carries a modest price premium justified by its marketed micronization and brand positioning for specialized feeding applications.
High-purity powder
Ultra-fine texture
High-purity powder
Ultra-fine texture
Review Summary
"A solid, basic calcium powder that dissolves reasonably well; some users find the particle size coarser and report occasional clumping compared with leading brands. Performs adequately for routine supplementation but not considered premium."
Cricket glitter
Neutral calcium supplement useful for a broad range of reptile and amphibian species.
Cricket glitter
Neutral calcium supplement useful for a broad range of reptile and amphibian species.
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Exo Terra Calcium Powder positions itself as a slightly more premium option with attention to fine particle size and reptile-specific packaging that appeals to keepers needing very fine dust for small amphibian prey or hatchlings. Compared to the no‑D3, value-oriented powders on this list, Exo Terra often carries a modest price premium justified by its marketed micronization and brand positioning for specialized feeding applications.
High-purity powder
Ultra-fine texture
Cricket glitter
Neutral calcium supplement useful for a broad range of reptile and amphibian species.
Consistent powder texture designed for easy dusting of insects and prey items.
High-purity powder
Ultra-fine texture
Cricket glitter
Neutral calcium supplement useful for a broad range of reptile and amphibian species.
Consistent powder texture designed for easy dusting of insects and prey items.
$8-22 CAD
Zoo Med Repti Calcium with D3 Liquid
Zoo Med Repti Calcium with D3 Liquid stands out as a market leader due to its inclusion of vitamin D3 in a liquid format, making it especially useful for animals with limited UVB access and for amphibians that absorb across skin. Financially it competes well as a mid-priced, widely available option and technically edges out plain calcium products by reducing the need for separate D3 supplementation when UVB is insufficient.
D3 boosted
Fast assimilation
D3 boosted
Fast assimilation
Review Summary
"Most buyers praise the product's effectiveness and the inclusion of vitamin D3, reporting clear benefits to bone health and easy mixing into food. A minority of users note occasional batch-to-batch consistency differences."
Beardie-approved treat
Contains vitamin D3 to aid calcium absorption for animals with limited UVB exposure.
Beardie-approved treat
Contains vitamin D3 to aid calcium absorption for animals with limited UVB exposure.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Recreational Enjoyment
Zoo Med Repti Calcium with D3 Liquid stands out as a market leader due to its inclusion of vitamin D3 in a liquid format, making it especially useful for animals with limited UVB access and for amphibians that absorb across skin. Financially it competes well as a mid-priced, widely available option and technically edges out plain calcium products by reducing the need for separate D3 supplementation when UVB is insufficient.
D3 boosted
Fast assimilation
Beardie-approved treat
Contains vitamin D3 to aid calcium absorption for animals with limited UVB exposure.
Liquid format allows quick coating of insects or mixing into food and water.
D3 boosted
Fast assimilation
Beardie-approved treat
Contains vitamin D3 to aid calcium absorption for animals with limited UVB exposure.
Liquid format allows quick coating of insects or mixing into food and water.
Fluker's Calcium with Vitamin D3
Fluker's Calcium with Vitamin D3 is positioned as a budget-conscious, high-volume option that gives breeders and high-usage keepers a low cost-per-gram solution for routine calcium fortification in reptile and amphibian feeding. It competes on price against market leaders while still providing a stabilized D3 addition, making it the practical choice where quantity and affordability matter more than niche additives or premium branding.
Budget friendly
Easy scoop
Budget friendly
Easy scoop
Review Summary
"Budget-friendly and commonly used, though some experienced keepers report variable clumping and uneven dosing; most buyers still find it effective for routine supplementation."
Gator-approved smirk
Economical option with added Vitamin D3
Gator-approved smirk
Economical option with added Vitamin D3
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Time-Saving Convenience
Fluker's Calcium with Vitamin D3 is positioned as a budget-conscious, high-volume option that gives breeders and high-usage keepers a low cost-per-gram solution for routine calcium fortification in reptile and amphibian feeding. It competes on price against market leaders while still providing a stabilized D3 addition, making it the practical choice where quantity and affordability matter more than niche additives or premium branding.
Budget friendly
Easy scoop
Gator-approved smirk
Economical option with added Vitamin D3
Popular for routine dusting of feeder insects
Budget friendly
Easy scoop
Gator-approved smirk
Economical option with added Vitamin D3
Popular for routine dusting of feeder insects
Rep-Cal Calcium with Vitamin D3 Ultrafine Powder
Rep-Cal Ultrafine is best-in-class for particle size, delivering an ultrafine calcium plus D3 powder that adheres well to tiny feeders and is ideal for hatchlings, arboreal species, and amphibians that require micro-particulate coverage. It competes favorably on both technical merit and price-per-gram against other ultrafine and specialty products, offering breeders and hobbyists an affordable way to ensure high surface area coverage and improved ingestion rates compared with coarser blends from mainstream brands.
Ultrafine powder — clings like glitter
Vitamin D3 — ready bone support
Ultrafine powder — clings like glitter
Vitamin D3 — ready bone support
Review Summary
"Rep-Cal Ultrafine is often praised for its very fine particle size and good uptake by small feeders, making it a go-to for many reptile and amphibian keepers; a minority report occasional clumping or variability between batches. Overall seen as reliable and cost-effective for routine supplementation."
Clinic trusted — go-to staple
Ultrafine particulate designed to adhere well to small feeder insects and soft foods.
Clinic trusted — go-to staple
Ultrafine particulate designed to adhere well to small feeder insects and soft foods.
Increased Safety & Security
Time-Saving Convenience
Recreational Enjoyment
Rep-Cal Ultrafine is best-in-class for particle size, delivering an ultrafine calcium plus D3 powder that adheres well to tiny feeders and is ideal for hatchlings, arboreal species, and amphibians that require micro-particulate coverage. It competes favorably on both technical merit and price-per-gram against other ultrafine and specialty products, offering breeders and hobbyists an affordable way to ensure high surface area coverage and improved ingestion rates compared with coarser blends from mainstream brands.
Ultrafine powder — clings like glitter
Vitamin D3 — ready bone support
Clinic trusted — go-to staple
Ultrafine particulate designed to adhere well to small feeder insects and soft foods.
Contains vitamin D3 to aid calcium uptake in animals with inadequate UVB exposure.
Ultrafine powder — clings like glitter
Vitamin D3 — ready bone support
Clinic trusted — go-to staple
Ultrafine particulate designed to adhere well to small feeder insects and soft foods.
Contains vitamin D3 to aid calcium uptake in animals with inadequate UVB exposure.
Fluker's Repta Vitamin
Fluker's Repta-Vitamin is a user-friendly, cost-effective supplement that covers basic vitamins and trace minerals for routine use in reptile and amphibian feeding; its biggest advantages are affordability and broad retail presence. Technically it may not match the depth of trace-element profiling in premium mixes or the D3 control of Zoo Med’s D3-free formula, but it remains a sensible, budget-conscious option for casual keepers and operations with high throughput.
Classic formula - tried-and-true
Balanced trace ratio - steady-steps
Classic formula - tried-and-true
Balanced trace ratio - steady-steps
Review Summary
"Fluker's Repta Vitamin is often cited as an economical, accessible choice that works adequately for many reptiles, though long-term users sometimes report inconsistent results and lower palatability compared with premium powders. Reviewers appreciate the price but a notable minority switch to other brands for better nutrient profiles."
Easy-to-use dust - whisper-on
Common retail multivitamin powder carried by many pet stores and online retailers.
Easy-to-use dust - whisper-on
Common retail multivitamin powder carried by many pet stores and online retailers.
Time-Saving Convenience
Increased Safety & Security
Fluker's Repta-Vitamin is a user-friendly, cost-effective supplement that covers basic vitamins and trace minerals for routine use in reptile and amphibian feeding; its biggest advantages are affordability and broad retail presence. Technically it may not match the depth of trace-element profiling in premium mixes or the D3 control of Zoo Med’s D3-free formula, but it remains a sensible, budget-conscious option for casual keepers and operations with high throughput.
Classic formula - tried-and-true
Balanced trace ratio - steady-steps
Easy-to-use dust - whisper-on
Common retail multivitamin powder carried by many pet stores and online retailers.
Provides basic vitamins and trace minerals for everyday supplementation needs.
Classic formula - tried-and-true
Balanced trace ratio - steady-steps
Easy-to-use dust - whisper-on
Common retail multivitamin powder carried by many pet stores and online retailers.
Provides basic vitamins and trace minerals for everyday supplementation needs.