{"product_id":"zoo-med-bug-balance-gut-load-for-reptiles","title":"Zoo Med Bug Balance Gut-Load for Reptiles","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout this item\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddresses Calcium-to-Phosphorus Imbalance: Most feeder insects have an imbalanced calcium-to-phosphorus (Ca:P) ratio, meaning they contain more phosphorus than calcium. This imbalance can contribute to metabolic bone disease (MBD), where animals can develop bone deformities, seizures, and tremors. Experts recommend maintaining at least a neutral ratio (1:1), and a positive ratio (2:1) for optimal growth and breeding. However, research shows that standard supplement \"dusting\" alone is often insufficient to correct this issue. For best results, experts strongly advise feeding insects a high-calcium diet for 13 days before dusting and offering them to your reptile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-Calcium Nutritional Formula: Bug Balance GUT-LOAD is a low-fat powerhouse of nutrition that contains the veterinary-recommended levels of calcium (\u0026gt;8% DM). It's crafted from plants like fresh endive and escarole, calcium-rich dandelion greens, yucca, and alfalfa. Plus, it's fortified with pre-formed Vitamin A (retinol) to ensure a bioavailable source of vitamin A for all insect-eating reptiles, as many cannot utilize provitamin A (beta-carotene)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete Feeding System: Elevate your reptiles' diet with GUT-LOAD! Pair with our new calcium-fortified Cricket Boost Hydrating Jelly and dust insects with ReptiCalcium or ReptiVite as needed. Gut-loading is intended to be used right before feeding the insects to your reptiles (1-3 days). For long-term maintenance of breeding feeder insect colonies, use a low-calcium maintenance diet, such as Cricket Care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports Reptile Health and Development: This specialized gut-loading formula helps prevent metabolic bone disease and promotes healthy bone structure, proper growth, and optimal breeding conditions in insect-eating reptiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy-to-Use Pre-Feeding Solution: Simply feed this high-calcium diet to your feeder insects 24-48hrs before offering them to your reptiles to ensure they receive maximum nutritional benefits from every feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zoo Med\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAge Range (Description):\u003c\/strong\u003e All Life Stages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e Powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific Uses For Product:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gut Load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic Soybean Meal, Sun-cured Alfalfa Meal, Calcium Carbonate, Endive, Escarole, Dried Dandelion Greens, Yucca Schidigera Extract, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate\nOrganic Soybean Meal, Sun-cured Alfalfa Meal, Calcium Carbonate, Endive, Escarole, Dried Dandelion Greens, Yucca Schidigera… See more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Dimensions ‏:\u003c\/strong\u003e ‎ 1 x 1 x 1 inches; 2 ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate First Available ‏:\u003c\/strong\u003e ‎ January 22, 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer ‏:\u003c\/strong\u003e ‎ Zoo Med Laboratories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eASIN ‏:\u003c\/strong\u003e ‎ B0GJ78LGYG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Sellers Rank:\u003c\/strong\u003e #78,744 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)\n#600 in Reptile \u0026amp; Amphibian Food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Zoo Med","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53116796862773,"sku":"B0GJ78LGYG","price":16.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1004\/1920\/7477\/files\/51xPP3xg-lL.jpg?v=1783703853","url":"https:\/\/reptivanta.com\/products\/zoo-med-bug-balance-gut-load-for-reptiles","provider":"ReptiVanta","version":"1.0","type":"link"}