Log file of your snakes - Page 2

Jack C · 10-15-12, 03:22 AM

I log feeding and shed cycle.

disktrick69 · 10-15-12, 06:29 AM

Wow !

Thank you all for your replies, I didn't think I would get so many answers =).

Have a good one

Rick

ZStone · 10-15-12, 08:57 AM

I do I started just writing it all down on Microsoft Word, then I changed it to an Excel file. I tried to attach it but was unable too. If you or anybody would like a copy I can email it to you. Also you can always get on Iherp and create a free account I've checked it out It's really good especially if you breed any. An recently I checked out a free program called metzcal they have a decent program with quite a bit of information on it. The only thing I didnt like about it was when your selecting your feeder it has a few sizes of mice and a large rat and thats it. You can adjust the weight of the rat to whatever so I geuss that it works out. The program is a little confusing at first but you quickly get the hang of it and there is a data pak you can download that has a ton of info on it from vets all over the U.S. and the world for that matter but mainly the U.S. info on genetics, breeding just all kinds of stuff . If you get the program you need the data pack too it is all free Metzcal Herp Software I'm still looking for the logging system thats just right for me but as of the moment I Think Im going to have to go for excel and if not that just a good ol pen and a notebook

disktrick69 · 10-16-12, 08:48 AM

Thank you ZStone

MoreliAddict · 10-16-12, 08:55 AM

I don't keep records of my snakes.

Might start keeping track of measurements of their sheds, though...

Sorraia · 10-16-12, 10:02 AM

I've been keeping a note in my phone about when my snakes eat. I didn't write down when they shed, but maybe I should.

I used to breed (pet) rats, so keeping records isn't new to me. I think its a good idea, so if something seems off I have something I can refer back to.

Skumbo · 10-16-12, 10:07 AM

I track as much as I can.

I weight after every shed, measure length of shed (not exactly total length since the shed stretches, but allows me to measure growth), weight of each feeding item, and if/when shedding begins (milkiness!) and when he sheds.

It actually really helps because he didnt feed for the first time ever, and I checked and he was due for a shed. a few days later - he started getting milky. Go figure!