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Feeding/Behavior Journals

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  • 12-29-2012, 05:14 AM
    francois
    Feeding/Behavior Journals
    When I bought my first snake I started keeping a journal of every feeding, shed, and any changes like moves to new tanks, bedding changes, introduction of new chemical products. It's become a good routine for me and I'm sure it will come in handy if any issues arise. If not, it's pretty cool to know how many mice my snakes have eaten in their time with me. My Corn Snake just had his 74th feeding, and my new BP is at his 3rd feeding with me. Does anyone here keep journals for their animals? Any other details that you make a note of?
  • 12-29-2012, 05:34 AM
    The Serpent Merchant
    I use a database program called filemaker Pro to do basically the same thing. I also use a website called iHerp that is really cool

    http://www.iherp.com/Welcome.aspx

    I track:

    feed dates/rodent weights
    snake weight
    sheds
    and have a note section for irregular events.
  • 12-29-2012, 02:32 PM
    francois
    Thanks, I'll check those out.
  • 12-29-2012, 03:03 PM
    sorraia
    I made an excel spreadsheet to keep track of my snakes, but then started using iherp because I didn't like the format of the spreadsheet. So far been noting feeds (or refusals), sheds, and full tub cleaning. If anyone regurged or required medical attention I would note that. The balls haven't pooped for me yet, but I have not been noting it for the rosys either. And I keep forgetting to weigh the balls, but I did weigh the rosys last week and put that info down.
  • 12-29-2012, 03:42 PM
    PitOnTheProwl
    I use 4X6 index cards ;)
    always on hand, cant get lost, and I can pass them on to a new owner.:gj:
  • 12-29-2012, 03:48 PM
    Mike41793
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by PitOnTheProwl View Post
    I use 4X6 index cards ;)
    always on hand, cant get lost, and I can pass them on to a new owner.:gj:

    x2

    It takes a few months to fill the card and once its filled you can either throw it out or keep it somewhere.
  • 12-29-2012, 04:13 PM
    PitOnTheProwl
    Re: Feeding/Behavior Journals
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Mike41793 View Post
    x2

    It takes a few months to fill the card and once its filled you can either throw it out or keep it somewhere.

    double sided and filed in a card box
  • 12-29-2012, 04:21 PM
    sorraia
    Re: Feeding/Behavior Journals
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by PitOnTheProwl View Post
    I use 4X6 index cards ;)
    always on hand, cant get lost, and I can pass them on to a new owner.:gj:

    Would you mind sending me an example of what yours looks like? I'm thinking about something like this once I get my rack set up. Having to get online to fill out this stuff is kind of annoying and inconvenient.
  • 12-29-2012, 05:10 PM
    PitOnTheProwl
    http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h1...telMale1-5.jpg

    This one was fresh out of the egg. I write in the meal between the date and weight.

    ex: 12/29 weaned rat 300g shed start/full shed


    I don't keep track of anything else other than my breeders but the breedings are on a separate record card for me.
  • 12-29-2012, 05:11 PM
    PitOnTheProwl
    oh and the "#One Male" is where their actual name goes.
    This one was for sale so I don't name them.
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