Exo Terra Liquid – Calcium & Electrolytes

Exo Terra Liquid – Calcium & Electrolytes for Healthy Reptiles and Amphibians

Healthy reptiles and amphibians need more than just good food. Calcium, magnesium, and other essential minerals also play a major role in their health. This is exactly where Exo Terra Liquid’s liquid dietary supplements come in.

You can choose between two options: Exo Terra Calcium and Exo Terra Electrolyte. Both products were developed specifically to meet the needs of reptiles and amphibians. However, they serve different purposes.

While calcium helps replenish essential minerals, Electrolyte supports fluid and salt balance. The Electrolyte variety also contains vitamin D3.

Both products come in a convenient 120-ml bottle. This allows you to choose the right supplement for your pets.

Exo Terra Liquid Calcium – Essential Minerals for Bones and Muscles

Calcium is one of the most important minerals in the body. It is needed to build and maintain bones. It also plays a key role in muscle and nerve function.

Exo Terra Liquid Calcium provides calcium and magnesium in liquid form. This makes it easy to use as a dietary supplement.

The liquid contains at least 8% calcium and 1% magnesium.

Both minerals play important roles. Calcium helps build strong bones. Magnesium, on the other hand, is involved in muscle and nerve function, among other things.

An adequate supply of calcium can be especially important for reptiles. This is because many animals do not always get the amount they need from their food.

That’s why taking the right supplement can help make your diet more balanced.

However, you should always tailor the calcium intake to the animal’s species, diet, and overall care. After all, too much calcium can also cause problems.

Exo Terra Liquid Electrolyte – Support for Fluid Balance

Water alone is not always enough to maintain proper fluid balance in the body. This is because fluid loss is often accompanied by the loss of important salts.

These salts are called electrolytes.

These include, for example, sodium, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. They are important for muscle and nerve function. They also help regulate the body’s fluid balance.

Exo Terra Liquid Electrolyte provides a blend of these minerals.

It also contains dextrose as a source of energy and vitamin D3.

Vitamin D3 supports the absorption and utilization of calcium. That is why it plays an important role in bone metabolism.

Especially during periods of increased physical exertion, it is important to ensure an adequate intake of fluids and electrolytes.

However, an electrolyte supplement is no substitute for fresh drinking water or veterinary treatment in cases of severe dehydration or illness.

Which product is right for your pet?

Both Exo Terra Liquid products supplement your pet’s diet. However, you shouldn’t confuse them with one another.

Exo Terra Calcium is ideal if you want to supplement your pet’s intake of calcium and magnesium. It is designed primarily to support bones, muscles, and other important bodily functions.

Exo Terra Electrolyte, on the other hand, is designed to provide electrolytes. It also contains vitamin D3 and dextrose.

Which supplement is best depends on your pet’s species and its current diet.

That’s why you should also consider other dietary supplements. This is especially true if you’re already giving your pet vitamin D3 or calcium through other products.

Why is calcium so important for reptiles?

Calcium isn’t just a component of bones. It’s also needed for many processes in the body.

For example, it helps the muscles contract. It also plays a role in the transmission of signals between nerve cells.

In many reptiles, calcium intake is closely linked to vitamin D3. This is because the body needs vitamin D3 to properly absorb and utilize calcium.

That is why appropriate UVB lighting is also important for many diurnal reptiles.

However, a liquid feed supplement is no substitute for species-appropriate care. Rather, it complements a balanced diet and the proper provision of light, warmth, and water.

Why Do Reptiles Need Electrolytes?

Electrolytes are dissolved minerals that perform important functions in the body.

They help distribute fluid between cells. They also support the functioning of nerves and muscles.

When an animal loses a lot of fluid, it can also lose electrolytes.

That is why a suitable supplement may be helpful in certain situations.

However, if you notice signs of dehydration, you should always try to identify the cause. This is because the underlying cause could be improper temperature settings, a lack of drinking water, or an illness.

Easy to Use with Liquid Feed Supplements

The liquid form makes it particularly convenient to use. That’s because you can measure out the supplement according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

For the electrolyte version, add 10 drops to 100 ml of drinking water. Be sure to shake the bottle vigorously first.

Also, be sure to change the drinking water regularly and keep the water bowl clean.

For the calcium formula, you should determine the dosage based on the package instructions and your pets’ needs.

This way, you can avoid taking too high a combined dose of various supplements.

Benefits at a Glance

• Two options for different needs
• Specially developed for reptiles and amphibians
• Both products contain 120 ml
• Liquid form for convenient use
• Calcium variant with calcium and magnesium
• Calcium supports bones, muscles, and nerves
• Electrolyte formula contains essential minerals
• Electrolyte supports fluid and salt balance
• The Electrolyte formula also contains vitamin D3
• The Electrolyte variant contains dextrose as an energy source
• Complements a balanced and species-appropriate diet

Composition and Ingredients

Calcium Variant – 120 ml

Ingredients: Water, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, and calcium lactate.

Calcium: at least 8%

Magnesium: at least 1%

Electrolyte Variant – 120 ml

Ingredients: Dextrose, potassium chloride, magnesium chloride, calcium chloride, and glycerin.

Additives: Vitamin D3 (200,000 IU/kg) and preservatives.

Suitable accessories for your setup

Exo Terra Corner Water Bowl – provides reptiles and amphibians with fresh drinking water and is suitable for adding Exo Terra Electrolyte according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Exo Terra Coconut Water Bowl – a space-saving alternative for smaller terrariums that provides an easily accessible water source.

Repto Cricket Shaker – makes it easy to evenly dust feed insects with powdered dietary supplements.

Crickets —are an important staple food for many insect-eating reptiles and can be supplemented with calcium supplements as needed.

Feeding tweezers – allow for precise and controlled feeding of reptiles and amphibians.

Arcadia Compact Lamp D3 Forest 7% UV-B – supports the body’s natural production of vitamin D3 in suitable reptiles, thereby promoting calcium absorption.

Conclusion: Two liquid supplements for different needs

With Exo Terra Liquid Calcium & Electrolyte, you can specifically supplement the diet of your reptiles and amphibians.

While the calcium version provides important minerals for bones and muscles, the electrolyte version helps maintain fluid and salt balance. It also contains vitamin D3.

Both products are easy to use and come in a 120-ml bottle.

Choose between calcium and electrolytes now and supplement your animals’ diets according to their needs.