Health Records

Maintain comprehensive health records for all your reptiles, including vet visits, shed cycles, treatments, and daily observations.

Why Keep Health Records?

Detailed health records help you:

• Track patterns - Identify recurring issues or seasonal changes
• Assist veterinarians - Provide complete history during appointments
• Monitor treatments - Track medication schedules and effectiveness
• Document baseline - Know what's "normal" for each animal
• Breeding records - Track cycles, pairings, and outcomes

Creating a Health Record

To add a new health record:

1. Navigate to your reptile's detail page
2. Click the Health tab
3. Click Add Health Record
4. Fill in the details:
   • Type - Category of the record (Vet Visit, Shed, Observation, Treatment, Other)
   • Date - When this occurred (defaults to today)
   • Notes - Detailed description of the record
5. Click Save

Record Types

Vet Visit

Use this type for any veterinary appointments. Include:

• Veterinarian name and clinic
• Reason for visit (check-up, illness, injury)
• Diagnosis or findings
• Medications prescribed
• Follow-up instructions
• Cost (for your records)

Shed

Track shed cycles to monitor consistency. Note:

• Complete vs. incomplete shed
• Any stuck shed (location)
• Humidity levels during shed
• Days in shed (blue eyes to completion)
• Any issues or abnormalities

Observation

Log day-to-day observations like:

• Behavior changes (lethargy, aggression)
• Appetite changes
• Physical changes (color, lumps, bumps)
• Unusual activity levels
• Any concerns before they become problems

Treatment

Document medical treatments:

• Medication name and dosage
• Treatment schedule (start and end dates)
• Administration method
• Response to treatment
• Side effects (if any)

Viewing Health History

All health records are displayed in reverse chronological order (newest first). Each entry shows:

• Date of the record
• Type badge (color-coded for quick scanning)
• Full notes
• Edit and delete options

Use the type badges to quickly scan for specific kinds of records (e.g., all vet visits).

Shed Tracking Tips

Consistent shed tracking helps you identify health issues early:

• Frequency - Young reptiles shed more often than adults
• Completeness - Incomplete sheds may indicate low humidity
• Pattern changes - More or fewer sheds than normal?
• Stuck shed - Document where (eyes, toes, tail tip)

Preparing for Vet Visits

Before a vet appointment, review your health records to provide your veterinarian with:

1. When the issue started (or when you first noticed it)
2. Any changes in behavior, appetite, or activity
3. Recent weight history
4. Shed cycle timing
5. Current feeding schedule and diet
6. Enclosure temperatures and humidity
7. Any previous treatments or medications

You can export your health records as a PDF to bring to the appointment. See the FAQ for export instructions.

Editing and Deleting Records

To update or remove a health record:

• Edit - Click the edit icon to modify the type, date, or notes
• Delete - Click the delete icon to permanently remove the record

Be cautious with deletions - health records are most valuable when kept complete.

Example Records

Vet Visit Example

Type: Vet Visit
Date: March 15, 2024
Notes: Annual check-up at Exotic Pet Clinic with Dr. Smith. Weight: 450g. Overall health good. Received deworming medication (Panacur, 0.05ml). Follow-up in 2 weeks if appetite doesn't improve. Cost: $85.

Shed Example

Type: Shed
Date: March 10, 2024
Notes: Complete shed in one piece. No stuck shed. Humidity maintained at 60-70% during shed cycle. Eyes went blue on March 7th, shed completed today (3 days). Normal timing.

Next Steps