Care Reminders

Set custom reminders for any husbandry task beyond feeding - from substrate changes to vet appointments to seasonal maintenance.

What Are Care Reminders?

Care reminders are flexible, user-defined tasks that help you stay on top of all aspects of reptile care. Unlike feeding schedules (which are automated), care reminders are for everything else you need to remember.

Creating a Care Reminder

To add a new reminder:

1. Click Reminders in the main navigation
2. Click the Care Tasks tab
3. Click + Add Reminder
4. Fill in the details:
   • Reptile - Which reptile this reminder is for
   • Task - What needs to be done
   • Due Date - When should this be completed
   • Notes (optional) - Additional instructions or context
5. Click Save

Common Reminder Types

Here are some popular uses for care reminders:

Enclosure Maintenance

• Deep clean enclosure
• Change substrate
• Replace UVB bulb (every 6-12 months)
• Check/calibrate thermometer
• Clean water dish

Health & Veterinary

• Annual vet check-up
• Fecal test
• Medication dose (if not daily)
• Weigh reptile

Seasonal Tasks

• Start brumation preparation
• End brumation
• Adjust basking temperatures for season
• Breeding season planning

Record Keeping

• Update photos
• Review feeding schedule effectiveness
• Export data for records

Viewing Reminders

The Reminders dashboard shows both feeding schedules and care tasks. The Care Tasks tab displays all your custom reminders sorted by due date:

• Overdue - Tasks past their due date (shown in red)
• Upcoming - Tasks due soon
• Future - Tasks scheduled for later

Completing a Reminder

When you complete a task:

1. Find the reminder on the Care Tasks page
2. Click Mark as Complete
3. Optionally add completion notes

Completed reminders are removed from the active list. If it's a recurring task, create a new reminder for the next occurrence.

Editing and Deleting Reminders

To update or remove a reminder:

• Edit - Click the edit icon to change the task, due date, or notes
• Delete - Click the delete icon if the task is no longer needed

Tips for Effective Reminders

1. Don't Overdo It

Only create reminders for tasks you might actually forget. Daily tasks you always do anyway don't need reminders.

2. Use Realistic Due Dates

Set due dates you can actually meet. If a task is flexible ("sometime this month"), pick a date mid-month rather than the first.

3. Batch Similar Tasks

If you're going to deep clean one enclosure, create reminders for all enclosures on the same day to batch the work.

4. Add Context in Notes

Include relevant information like "Last changed on [date]" or "Use 1:10 bleach solution" so you have all the info you need when the reminder comes due.

Combining with Other Features

Care reminders work great alongside:

• Feeding Schedules - For automated meal reminders
• Health Records - Reference past health notes when creating vet appointment reminders
• Enclosures - Track enclosure maintenance schedules

Next Steps