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Record Keeping

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  • 02-04-2011, 10:58 AM
    R&DP
    Record Keeping
    I was just wondering how everyone keeps records for their snakes. I use paper forms, but I would like to find a good online way to keep records.
    Any help would be appreciated.
  • 02-04-2011, 11:07 AM
    cschneider
    Re: Record Keeping
    I use paper as well, but you could use an excel sheet. Also, I have heard a lot of talk about apps being made, but I haven't seen any finished yet...
  • 02-04-2011, 11:26 AM
    Stewart_Reptiles
    Re: Record Keeping
    I used to keep record of everything than as the collection grew I narrowed it down to what is important to me.

    I mainly keep breeding records for my animals and I use Degei

    Now for hatchlings that I do not holdback I keep feeding records on paper cards.
  • 02-04-2011, 11:35 AM
    willieshotg3
    Re: Record Keeping
    i have an iherp account and love it...it is easy to keep track of stuff but i need to make a backup just incase they have server issues or the website closes...the website is iherp.com they also have a mobile website for phones...works great for i phones
  • 02-04-2011, 11:37 AM
    ballpythonluvr
    Re: Record Keeping
    I too use iherp and I love it!
  • 02-04-2011, 12:59 PM
    L.West
    Re: Record Keeping
    I keep a sprial notebook for each snake - although I currently only have four. I currently write everything down from poopers, pee, sheds, feedings, etc. but as I stated I only have four so I can do this.
  • 02-04-2011, 03:20 PM
    Powerspythons
    Re: Record Keeping
    I have 13 BPs and I just keep a date book where I write down feeding notes(who ate, who didnt), breeding notes(any locks I see) and thats pretty much it. It keeps things simple, and I usually just keep a mental note of sheds and poops. :P
  • 02-04-2011, 03:55 PM
    jsmorphs2
    Re: Record Keeping
    Here is a good thread about record keeping.

    http://ball-pythons.net/forums/showt...ighlight=chart


    I posted the charts I use. I think good record keeping is an important husbandry tool and have looked back at records countless times to reference a snakes feeding schedule, weight gain or loss and other information. Just keep it simple and do what's easiest for you. I like the paper method personally because I don't have the time to input the written data in to a computer or internet database.
  • 02-04-2011, 04:45 PM
    TheWinWizard
    Viper Reptile Husbandry Software google it.
  • 02-05-2011, 01:02 AM
    R&DP
    Re: Record Keeping
    Thanks to everyone that replied. I signed up for iherp, but I think I will still keep doing paper records also.
  • 02-05-2011, 01:58 AM
    RichsBallPythons
    This is what i use and many else who use too that have bought them from me. The work out great and last me about 3 months per card. I only keep track of feedings and sheds.


    http://i577.photobucket.com/albums/s..._3470-Copy.jpg
  • 02-05-2011, 02:18 AM
    saber2th
    Re: Record Keeping
    iherp.com is getting popular and there is Vyper RTS software by J. Kobylka Reptiles that looks interesting. Just wish it was available for Mac's! May still get it for my sons PC though.
    Here is the link.

    http://www.jkobylkareptiles.com/page.php?id=006
  • 02-05-2011, 02:20 AM
    RichsBallPythons
    Re: Record Keeping
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by saber2th View Post
    iherp.com is getting popular and there is Vyper RTS software by J. Kobylka Reptiles that looks interesting. Just wish it was available for Mac's! May still get it for my sons PC though.
    Here is the link.

    http://www.jkobylkareptiles.com/page.php?id=006

    Justin Kobylka doesnt own Vyper. He is an affiliate to help distribute the software. The owner is Jim Haney who developed the software.
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