Feeding Schedules

Set up automated feeding reminders and track your reptiles' meals to ensure consistent care and monitor feeding patterns.

Creating a Feeding Schedule

Feeding schedules help you stay on track with regular feedings and alert you when a meal is due or overdue.

1. Go to your reptile's detail page
2. Scroll to the Feeding Schedules section
3. Click Add Schedule
4. Fill in the schedule details:
   • Frequency - How often to feed (in days)
     Examples: Every 1 day, Every 3 days, Every 7 days
   • Notes (optional) - Feeder type, size, quantity, or special instructions
5. Click Save

Understanding Schedule Status

Each schedule displays a status badge indicating the current state:

• OVERDUE - Feeding is past due. Action needed!
• DUE SOON - Feeding is due within 1 day
• UPCOMING - Feeding is due in 2-3 days
• ON TRACK - Next feeding is more than 3 days away

Logging a Feeding

When you feed your reptile, log it to update the schedule automatically:

1. From the reptile's detail page, scroll to Feeding Logs
2. Click Log Feeding
3. Enter the details:
   • Date - When the feeding occurred (defaults to today)
   • Feeder Type - What you fed (e.g., "Crickets", "Mice")
   • Feeder Size - Size of the food item
   • Quantity - How many items
   • Notes (optional) - Appetite, behavior, or any issues
4. Click Save

The schedule will automatically update to reflect the new "last fed" date and calculate the next due date.

Reminders Dashboard

The Reminders page (app.herpops.com/reminders) shows all your feeding schedules across all reptiles in one place.

Schedules are sorted by urgency:

• Overdue schedules appear first (red)
• Then due soon (orange)
• Then upcoming (blue)
• Finally, on-track schedules (green)

This dashboard is your central hub for daily care tasks - check it each morning to see what needs attention.

Activating and Deactivating Schedules

You can temporarily pause a schedule without deleting it:

• Active - Schedule is running and will show alerts
• Inactive - Schedule is paused (useful for seasonal feeding changes, brumation, illness, etc.)

To deactivate a schedule, edit it and uncheck the Active checkbox. Inactive schedules won't appear in the Reminders dashboard.

Editing and Deleting Schedules

To edit a schedule, click the Edit button on the schedule card. You can change the frequency, notes, or active status.

To delete a schedule, click Delete. The feeding logs will remain - only the schedule is removed.

Tips for Success

• Be specific in notes - Include feeder type, size, and quantity for quick reference
• Log feedings promptly - This keeps your schedule accurate
• Adjust frequency as needed - Reptile appetites change with age, temperature, and season
• Use inactive status wisely - Great for brumation periods or when an animal is off food

Next Steps