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by schmee2369 on November 24th, 2009
I would say from the bones or bodies or their prey.
Like if a snake eats a rat, or a turtle eats a fish...it gets its calcium from the bones of that animal it just devoured...
by Jewel on November 24th, 2009
Probably from the bones of their victims. I suspect that the unfiltered water and natural earth provide measurable amounts, as well.
by Brian on December 7th, 2009
Is that true for both carnivorous and herbivorous animals in those taxons?
by Possum on November 24th, 2009
Bones, eggs, rocks/dirt and water.
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by Eclipse sleeping by moonlight on December 6th, 2009
"I would say from the bones or bodies or their prey."
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That seems probable for carnivorous reptiles, but what about herbivorous reptiles?
by Brian on December 7th, 2009
Some green leafy vegetables have calcium. Reptiles (and birds) also "eat" stones to help them digest. Perhaps from the stones.
by Eclipse sleeping by moonlight on December 7th, 2009
"Some green leafy vegetables have calcium."
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You're right about that.
Perhaps it's easier and less expensive to give them the supplements than it is to grow and maintain those plants.
by Brian on December 8th, 2009
They also eat rocks and stones to help digestion in their gizzard.
by Eclipse sleeping by moonlight on December 8th, 2009