JurassiCal Liquid
JurassiCal™ is a concentrated (160,000 ppm) phosphorus free source of calcium for reptiles and amphibians. Herbivorous and carnivorous diets are frequently calcium deficient and phosphorus rich. Thus, it is of no benefit to use a calcium supplement containing phosphorus. Ideally the dietary calcium to phosphorus (Ca:P) ratio should be no less than 1.2:1 and is ideally maintained from 2:1 up to 8:1 (depending on the species)*. Lack of calcium in the diet can lead to metabolic bone disease and shell deformities and soft shells in turtles and tortoises.
JurassiCal™ is also Vitamin D3 free. Although Vitamin D3 is necessary for calcification (biological incorporation of calcium into bone, shell, etc.), excessive amounts can be toxic and may lead to hypercalcemia. To ensure compatibility with JurassiVite™ (which does contain Vitamin D3 in the safe cholecalciferol form) and to aid in maintaining the correct calcium to phosphorus ratio, JurassiCal™ does not contain either phosphorus or Vitamin D3.
Many commonly fed fruits and vegetables lack adequate amounts of calcium. Likewise, in most invertebrate species, calcium is inadequate (less than 0.5 mg/kcal). In most cases, invertebrate prey will require calcium supplementation. In addition, vertebrate prey often falls short of the recommended 2 : 1 ratio. In such cases, calcium supplementation should be considered.
Not sure which foods you should be dusting or spraying with calcium? For a list of Ca:P ratio values of common foods:
food: 1 cup |
calcium |
phosphorus |
Ca:P ratio |
Collards |
148 mg |
19 mg |
10:1 |
Rhubard |
105 mg |
17 mg |
10:1 |
Yellow Wax Beans |
174 mg |
34 mg |
5:1 |
Papaya |
72 mg |
16 mg |
5:1 |
Turnip Greens |
106 mg |
24 mg |
5:1 |
Chinese Cabbage |
74 mg |
26 mg |
3.3:1 |
Dandelion Greens |
104 mg |
36 mg |
3.3:1 |
Parsley |
122 mg |
38 mg |
3.3:1 |
Kale |
98 mg |
36 mg |
2.5:1 |
Beet Greens |
164 mg |
58 mg |
2.5:1 |
Cabbage |
32 mg |
16 mg |
2.5:1 |
Watercress |
40 mg |
20 mg |
2:1 |
Chard |
102 mg |
58 mg |
2:1 |
Dark Green Leaf Lettuce |
28 mg |
14 mg |
2:1 |
Spinach |
56 mg |
28 mg |
2:1 |
Green Onions |
60 mg |
32 mg |
2:1 |
Leeks |
60 mg |
36 mg |
1.7:1 |
Endive |
23 mg |
14 mg |
1.7:1 |
Blackberries |
46 mg |
30 mg |
1.7:1 |
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food: 1 cup |
calcium |
phosphorus |
Ca:P ratio |
Celery |
44 mg |
32 mg |
1.4:1 |
Grapes |
13 mg |
9 mg |
1.4:1 |
Cabbage (inside leaves) |
46 mg |
34 mg |
1.4:1 |
Turnips |
36 mg |
30 mg |
1.3:1 |
Green Beans |
58 mg |
48 mg |
1.3:1 |
Radish |
24 mg |
20 mg |
1.3:1 |
Eggplant |
30 mg |
26 mg |
1.3:1 |
Okra |
100 mg |
90 mg |
1.1:1 |
Apples |
10 mg |
10 mg |
1.1:1 |
Canataloupe |
17 mg |
27 mg |
1.1:1 |
Lettuce (head, iceberg) |
16 mg |
16 mg |
1:1 |
Pineapple |
11 mg |
11 mg |
1:1 |
Mango |
21 mg |
22 mg |
1:1 |
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food: 1 cup |
calcium |
phosphorus |
Ca:P ratio |
Pears |
15 mg |
18 mg |
0.8:1 |
Sweet Potato |
29 mg |
37 mg |
0.8:1 |
Stawberries |
42 mg |
56 mg |
0.8:1 |
Guavas |
18 mg |
23 mg |
0.8:1 |
Cherries (pitted) |
10 mg |
13 mg |
0.8:1 |
Cucumber |
14 mg |
18 mg |
0.8:1 |
Rutabaga |
72 mg |
84 mg |
0.8:1 |
Apricots |
15 mg |
21 mg |
0.7:1 |
Beets |
18 mg |
26 mg |
0.7:1 |
Brussel Sprouts |
56 mg |
88 mg |
0.6:1 |
Cauliflower |
28 mg |
46 mg |
0.6:1 |
Blueberries |
18 mg |
30 mg |
0.6:1 |
Peaches |
5 mg |
11 mg |
0.5:1 |
Pumpkin |
36 mg |
74 mg |
0.5:1 |
Sweet Potato |
64 mg |
124 mg |
0.5:1 |
Asparagus |
44 mg |
108 mg |
0.4:1 |
Carrots |
28 mg |
64 mg |
0.4:1 |
Tomato |
16 mg |
58 mg |
0.3:1 |
Bananas |
7 mg |
22 mg |
0.3:1 |
Yams |
18 mg |
66 mg |
0.3:1 |
Plums |
4 mg |
14 mg |
0.3:1 |
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| Calcium in Invertabrate Prey |
| In most invertabrate species, calcium is inadequate (less than 0.5 mg/kal). Those insects that do contain more calcium have calcified exoskeletons and will generally not be accepted for consumption. Whether commerical or wild-caught, invertabrate prey will require calcium supplementation. For calcium supplementation, try JurassiCal™ or JurassiCal™ Liquid. |
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Food Item |
calcium |
phosphorus |
Ca:P ratio |
House Cricket |
0.3 mg/kcal |
2.7 mg/kcal |
0.1:1 |
Commercial Cricket |
0.2 mg/kcal |
2.6 mg/kcal |
0.1:1 |
Mulberry Silk Moth Larva |
0.5 mg/kcal |
0.6 mg/kcal |
0.8:1 |
Mealworm Larva |
0.1 mg/kcal |
1.2 mg/kcal |
0.1:1 |
Waxworm Larva |
0.1 mg/kcal |
0.9 mg/kcal |
0.1:1 |
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| Calcium in Vertabrate Prey |
Food Item (gm) |
calcium |
phosphorus |
Ca:P ratio |
Meadow Vole (32) |
7.0 mg/kcal |
7.3 mg/kcal |
1.1:1 |
Mouse, adult (27) |
5.0 mg/kcal |
3.6 mg/kcal |
1.4:1 |
Mouse, pup (1.5) |
3.8 mg/kcal |
3.7 mg/kcal |
1:1 |
Mouse, pup (4) |
2.4 mg/kcal |
2.2 mg/kcal |
1.1:1 |
Rat, adult (330) |
4.4 mg/kcal |
3.2 mg/kcal |
1.4:1 |
Chick, day old (40) |
2.7 mg/kcal |
2.0 mg/kcal |
1.4:1 |
Atlantic Smelt (100) |
3.2 mg/kcal |
4.4 mg/kcal |
0.7:1 |
Trout Chow (100) |
5.4 mg/kcal |
3.5 mg/kcal |
1.5:1 |
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Directions
BEGINNER: Lightly spray food before serving. ADVANCED: Carnivores: Spray mammals and insects with 20 squirts (0.25 mL) for every 1 g (1/32 oz) of food. Spray boneless meat and gut loaded insects with 8 squirts for every 1 g (1/32 oz) of food. Herbivores: Spray vegetables and fruits with 1 squirt for every 2 g (1/32 oz) of food. Use 2–4 times more for turtles and tortoises and to increase calcium deposition in breeding or gravid animals. EXPERT: Carnivores or Herbivores: Determine phosphorus and calcium content of the food and add according to desired Ca:P ratio. Values for common foods are available through selected reptile/amphibian references and our website, here. To increase calcium content by 100 mg, use 50 squirts (0.625 mL (1/8 tsp.)) of JurassiCal™ Liquid. For larger amounts it may be easier to measure directly; 5 mL (1 tsp.) adds 800 mg calcium. For example, if offering food that contains 410 mg of phosphorus and 20 mg of calcium and the desired Ca:P ratio is 2:1, you would need to add 800 mg calcium (5 mL (1 tsp.) of JurassiCal™ Liquid. ADVICE: The following types of food impair with calcium absorption and should be avoided: phytates (soy), oxalates (spinach) and high fat dog or cat acidified foods.
Guaranteed Analysis
| Calcium (min) |
15% |
| Calcium (max) |
16% |
| Moisture (max) |
66% |
Ingredients: calcium chloride
