Vetark Nutrobal

Vetark Nutrobal is a high-calcium vitamin and mineral supplement formulated specifically for insectivorous reptiles and birds. Designed to correct the nutritional shortfall inherent in live feeder insects, it is a staple supplement for any keeper relying on crickets, mealworms, locusts, or similar prey items as the primary diet.

Why Calcium Balance Matters

Live feeder insects are notoriously low in calcium and carry a poor calcium-to-phosphorus ratio — a long-standing challenge for reptile keepers. A correct Ca:P ratio is fundamental to healthy bone development and reproductive function. Nutrobal carries a Ca:P ratio of 46:1, making it one of the most potent corrective supplements available for diets that would otherwise leave animals calcium-deficient.

Which Animals Benefit

Nutrobal is particularly important for species fed primarily on insects such as mealworms or locusts. It is also valuable for animals fed lean meat, where calcium is similarly lacking. Growing chelonia benefit directly, as calcium is essential for healthy shell development, and larger lizards and crocodilians rely on adequate calcium intake for normal bone growth throughout their lives.

Full Nutritional Profile

Each gram of Nutrobal delivers 200mg of calcium and 150IU of vitamin D3, alongside a broad-spectrum blend of vitamins and minerals to support overall health. The full contents include:

• Vitamins A, C, E, K, B1, B2, B6, and B12
• Folic acid, nicotinic acid, pantothenic acid, biotin, and choline
• Niacin and essential minerals including phosphorus, sodium, iron, cobalt, iodine, manganese, zinc, selenium, and copper

How to Use

Nutrobal is used as a dusting powder, applied directly to feeder insects before offering them to the animal. This is the established and effective method for delivering supplementation with minimal disruption to feeding behaviour.

Choosing the Right Size

Nutrobal is available in a range of sizes to suit collections of different scale — from a single vivarium to larger setups or breeding projects where supplement use is ongoing and regular. Select the quantity that best matches your usage from the options on this page.