How do you keep records?

I'll be filling a 40 slot hatchling rack soon, and wanted to know how you guys keep your records.
Last year i had 12 babies which was easy, i had index cards with thier little numbers on top.

I see stickers on tubs and stuff, i just wanted to see what other options i could have.

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Originally Posted by jamesw

I'll be filling a 40 slot hatchling rack soon, and wanted to know how you guys keep your records.
Last year i had 12 babies which was easy, i had index cards with thier little numbers on top.

I see stickers on tubs and stuff, i just wanted to see what other options i could have.

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Degi software

I like lots of organization and am anal so I use a computer. Here is the software I use it can track everything you will ever need and will print out cage cards with all the animals details. It also has a lot of reports to track non-feeders, breeding status, growth, etc.

http://www.eyehit.com/degei/

Just one of many ways that you will hear about :)

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Originally Posted by Freakie_frog

Degi software

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You beat me to it ;)

I used to use Degei but with so many animals it becomes impractical. For feeding/sheds/etc, I use index cards.

I use spred sheets in excel. I keep a pad and paper in the room for little things that pop up when I am checking on everyone like sheds and such. I probably dont have the most efficient system but it works for me and I track purchase price what and when they eat when they shed, monthly weights and sale prices.

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Originally Posted by jglass38

I used to use Degei but with so many animals it becomes impractical. For feeding/sheds/etc, I use index cards.

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I am like you in that it hard to input everything by hand I don't track sheds and defecates or uriates. and I am hoping to get one of their hand scanners and label printers next year to help cut down on this.

why not keep records for your personal collection for the entire time you have them this way you can compare notes with new or exsiting snakes if needed.


and with babies give the cards to the buyer for their own records.

just an idea...


edit: sorry thought the thread topic was "how long do you keep records"....:eek:

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Originally Posted by bigballs

why not keep records for your personal collection for the entire time you have them this way you can compare notes with new or exsiting snakes if needed.


and with babies give the cards to the buyer for their own records.

just an idea...

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Degei has the option of printing out feeding records, breeding records and so one or you can convert them to PDF and burn them to a CD..to send to customers. :D

Ill check out the dedei, I kept the shed records last year, but what purpose does it serve? I didnt see a need.

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Originally Posted by Freakie_frog

Degi software

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You too??? :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by jamesw

Ill check out the dedei, I kept the shed records last year, but what purpose does it serve? I didnt see a need.

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Only in a large collection for prelay sheds

Its pretty cool, i put all my stuff in it already, sucks i cant do ovulations and stuff without paying.

I also use Degei. It was well worth the money for the full version as I have been using it for everything. My only problem is making sure I input things when I do them!

deb

I suggest using index cards. I had a computer crash recently and lost 7 months of records

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Originally Posted by tmlowe5704

I suggest using index cards. I had a computer crash recently and lost 7 months of records

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DVD-RW weekly auto back up with Nero 8...:D

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Originally Posted by Freakie_frog

DVD-RW weekly auto back up with Nero 8...:D

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if only we had a finger smilie...:D

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Originally Posted by tmlowe5704

if only we had a finger smilie...:D

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:groinkick Close enough..

I've used software and index cards but for some reason I seem to like a binder with dividers and notebook paper better. I like having a large area to write whatever I need to in. This is only for 16 snakes though.

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Originally Posted by Freakie_frog

Degei has the option of printing out feeding records, breeding records and so one or you can convert them to PDF and burn them to a CD..to send to customers. :D

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it looks very useful. is it worth buying?

how much better would you say Degei is than using a MS excel spreadsheet and filling in the blanks??

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Originally Posted by bigballs

it looks very useful. is it worth buying?

how much better would you say Degei is than using a MS excel spreadsheet and filling in the blanks??

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Much better...

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Originally Posted by jglass38

Much better...

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Ok now I'm interested in this....
For now I use index cards and then input it onto an Excel spreadsheet. I'm liking this Degi stuff..Convince me....LOL

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Originally Posted by monk90222

..Convince me....LOL

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You can download a free trial and see for yourself how great it is. Once you try it you will have to convince yourself not to buy it. :D

Degei is awesome...


So simple, and helps you keep track of as many animals as you need..

Highly recommended on this end! :D

Degie all the way, the free trial is all you need until you get into the more complicated stuff, you can input anything you can think of there, print nice little cage cards with pics of the snake, its great really worth using.

whats the difference between the trial and the full version??

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Originally Posted by bigballs

whats the difference between the trial and the full version??

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Loads you can track every thing.