Hmmm... when I first started with Phelsuma I was over feeding and over
supplementing (both calcium and vitamins), as most beginners do. My
animals were developing large sacks. When I got my husbandry under
control, I noticed my animals were no longer developing the large sacks.
And the animals that had them lost them. I've had wonderful success with
breeding and longevity in my animals, so I believe they are very healthy
without the sacks. And my animals are purely indoor animals. So... IMO
you can indeed overdose calcium and vitamins, and that large sacks are a
result of over feeding and over supplementing.
Lyle Puente wrote:
>
> >I wish to inquire as to your beliefs on the formation of Cal sacks in
> >Phelsuma.
>
> Ohhhh nice. This would be a nice follow up to the mealworm saga.
> I found that long term Phelsuma with HUGE sacks responded nicely to natural
> sun. I aquired a couple pairs of P. standingi with enorous sacks. Within 4
> months of outdoor liv'in they looked fantastic. Great color, no more sacks
> and very fiesty. The pairs kept indoors retained their sacks.
>
> Lyle Puente
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