Weight Tracking and other information
Hey all,
I wanted to get opinions on the best ways to track valid information for snakes. I just wanted to see how most people do it. I am thinking of doing a spreadsheet for them but I am curious about possible layouts or other ideas. All thoughts are welcome.
Re: Weight Tracking and other information
I weigh my snakes usually right before a feeding and after defecation to get a more accurate record. No matter how u do it before or after feedings etc always do it the same. Measurements are best done with a soft edge tape measure to bend along the snakes body.
Re: Weight Tracking and other information
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Originally Posted by
kylearmbar
I weigh my snakes usually right before a feeding and after defecation to get a more accurate record. No matter how u do it before or after feedings etc always do it the same. Measurements are best done with a soft edge tape measure to bend along the snakes body.
I'm not too worried about collection methods. I am talking about good and effective ways of tracking the information that I am collecting.
Weight Tracking and other information
I use both the snake keeper app and the pet pal app. The pet pal app actually makes a graph for you of their growth, which is pretty cool. It's not the best, and it's sometimes a bit glitchy, but I still like using both.
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Shann
I use both the snake keeper app and the pet pal app. The pet pal app actually makes a graph for you of their growth, which is pretty cool. It's not the best, and it's sometimes a bit glitchy, but I still like using both.
I can't find either app anywhere... Are they available in the Google Play Store/for android?
Re: Weight Tracking and other information
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ROACH
This is what I do.....I do this on Excell Spreadsheet.
| Species: Python Regius |
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| Common Name: Royan / Ball Python |
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| PM = Pink Mo. |
LM = Large Mo. |
WR = Weaned Rat |
GR = Giant Rat |
REG = Reguritation |
POS = Post OV.Shed |
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| FM = Fuzzy Mo. |
JM = Jumbo Mo. |
SR = Small Rat |
L = Live |
D = Defecation |
PAR = Partuition |
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| HM = Hopper |
PR = Pink Rat |
MR = Med. Rat |
PK = Pre Killed |
S = Shed |
MED = Medication |
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| SM = Small Mo. |
FR = Fuzzy Rat |
LR = Large Rat |
REF = Refused |
WT = Weight |
CL = Cleaning |
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CR = Crawler Rat |
JR = Jumbo Rat |
AF = Assist Fed |
C = Copulation |
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I might copy this if you don't mind. So much more detailed than the simple one I made...
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Originally Posted by
kylearmbar
I weigh my snakes usually right before a feeding and after defecation to get a more accurate record. No matter how u do it before or after feedings etc always do it the same. Measurements are best done with a soft edge tape measure to bend along the snakes body.
How my mom and I measured my snakes was to run a length of string down their bodies and hold it at the end, then measure the string.
Re: Weight Tracking and other information
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Originally Posted by
Himitsu
I might copy this if you don't mind. So much more detailed than the simple one I made...
How my mom and I measured my snakes was to run a length of string down their bodies and hold it at the end, then measure the string.
I have no problem with anyone copying this! It help me to keep track. On the side where Sex, DOB and Date In its wider on the sheet. If anyone wants me to email them the excel spreadsheet I can do that. Just PM me your addy.
Re: Weight Tracking and other information
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Originally Posted by
B.O.S Reptiles
I can't find either app anywhere... Are they available in the Google Play Store/for android?
Ooh, I wouldn't know, sorry. I guess not though if you aren't finding it. I have an iphone.
The way I measure snakes is to get them to stretch out along a hallway wall. They usually straighten out and then I either use markers at the head and tail or use a tape measure. Another iPhone app I use CritterSize, where you take a picture of the snake with an object of a known length and trace the length of the snake and it calculates it for you. It's similar to that popular one people always link to on sites like this (but I'm forgetting what it is right now). It's always matched up with the measurement I got by hand, but I find it easier to measure in person. But I guess that can be difficult with some snakes.
Re: Weight Tracking and other information
Best way to measure a snakes length...
Serpwidgets.com/main/measure
Re: Weight Tracking and other information
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Originally Posted by
Shann
Ooh, I wouldn't know, sorry. I guess not though if you aren't finding it. I have an iphone.
The way I measure snakes is to get them to stretch out along a hallway wall. They usually straighten out and then I either use markers at the head and tail or use a tape measure. Another iPhone app I use CritterSize, where you take a picture of the snake with an object of a known length and trace the length of the snake and it calculates it for you. It's similar to that popular one people always link to on sites like this (but I'm forgetting what it is right now). It's always matched up with the measurement I got by hand, but I find it easier to measure in person. But I guess that can be difficult with some snakes.
Lol I just posted a link for something that's exactly the same as the CritterSize app.
