Your First Reptile

Learn how to create detailed reptile profiles, add photos, and manage your collection effectively.

Creating a Reptile Profile

Each reptile in Herp-Ops has its own profile with comprehensive tracking:

Required Information

• Name - The name you've given your reptile
• Species - Common or scientific name (e.g., "Ball Python", "Pogona vitticeps")

Optional Information

• Morph - Color morph or pattern variant
• Date of Birth - Enables age calculation and growth tracking
• Acquisition Date - When you got this reptile
• Sex - Male, Female, or Unknown
• Notes - Any additional information (breeder, traits, behavior notes)

Adding Photos

Photos are a great way to track visual changes and create a record of your reptile:

1. Navigate to your reptile's detail page
2. Scroll to the Photos section
3. Click Upload Photo
4. Select an image from your device
5. Add a caption (optional) to note what the photo shows

Default Feeding Preferences

You can set default feeding preferences for each reptile to save time when logging meals:

• Default Feeder Type - e.g., "Crickets", "Dubia Roaches", "Frozen/Thawed Mice"
• Default Feeder Size - e.g., "Adult", "Medium", "Fuzzy"
• Default Quantity - Typical amount per feeding

These defaults will auto-fill when you log a feeding, but you can always override them for a specific meal.

Editing and Deleting

To edit a reptile's information, click the Edit button on their detail page. Make your changes and click Save.

To delete a reptile (and all associated data), click the Delete button at the bottom of the edit form.

Managing Multiple Reptiles

The reptile list page shows all your animals with key information at a glance:

• Profile photo (if uploaded)
• Name and species
• Quick stats (feeding logs, health records, photos)
• Next feeding due date (if schedule exists)

Click any reptile card to view their full detail page with all tracking data.

Next Steps