High-tech husbandry equipment

[simplechamp]

I wanted to start this thread to discuss some neat high-tech gadgets and devices that can be used for BP husbandry.

FLIR infrared thermal imaging cameras come to mind, and would be awesome to measure temps. Also, I know some breeders are using ultrasound machines on their females to increase productivity at breeding time.

I'm very interested in eventually setting up a nice rack with a PLC (programmable logic controller) to monitor and control the rack. My main reason for this would to be able to network the PLC. The temps, humidities, and even snake activity based on motion and proximity sensors could all be monitored and controlled remotely by setting up a small web server. Also, the system could be setup to send an email or text message if temps or humidity went out of range, or if there was a water spill from a dish. You might even be able to do a gas/particle sensor to determine if there was urine or feces in any of the enclosures.

It's a very ambitious and expensive project, but it's OK to dream. I want to just start off with the basic temp and humidity control and work up from there.

What other high-tech equipment do you currently use/want for your BP setups?

[bigballs]

um... i have a computer fan plugged into a dimmer so i can circulate the air a little better... is that high-tech...

[simplechamp]

Well, if you tell people you have a computer fan plugged into a dimmer they'll think nothing of it, BUT if you call it a rheostat-controlled gaseous exchange system it sounds super high-tech!

[hoax]

Well, if you tell people you have a computer fan plugged into a dimmer they'll think nothing of it, BUT if you call it a rheostat-controlled gaseous exchange system it sounds super high-tech!

Rheostat-controlled gaseous exchange system and sell it for $150 on da net baby.

[simplechamp]

Another thing that interests me: building a rack out of t-slot extruded aluminum profiles. I had a chance to work designing and building with the stuff this summer and it is really versatile (they call it the industrial erector set). Again, it's pretty expensive, but you could build some incredible stuff.

http://www.8020.net/
http://www.8020.net/Quick-Frame-1.asp

[starmom]

um... i have a computer fan plugged into a dimmer so i can circulate the air a little better... is that high-tech...

Well, if you tell people you have a computer fan plugged into a dimmer they'll think nothing of it, BUT if you call it a rheostat-controlled gaseous exchange system it sounds super high-tech!

Rheostat-controlled gaseous exchange system and sell it for $150 on da net baby.

Too funny!!!!!