Managing Reptiles

Learn how to effectively organize and manage your reptile collection, from a single pet to a large breeding operation.

The Reptile List

The main Reptiles page shows all your animals in a card grid layout. Each card displays:

• Profile photo (if uploaded)
• Name and species
• Morph (if specified)
• Quick stats: number of feeding logs, health records, and photos
• Next feeding due date (if a schedule exists)

Click any card to view the full detail page for that reptile.

Adding Reptiles

To add a new reptile, click the + Add Reptile button on the Reptiles page. Fill in at minimum:

• Name - What you call this reptile
• Species - Common or scientific name

Optional fields help you track more details:

• Morph - Color/pattern variant
• Date of Birth - For age calculation
• Acquisition Date - When you got this animal
• Sex - Male, Female, Unknown
• Notes - Breeder info, traits, behaviors

Reptile Detail Page

The detail page is your central hub for all information about a specific reptile. It includes tabs for:

• Overview - Basic info, stats, quick actions
• Feeding - Schedules and feeding logs
• Health - Health records and notes
• Weight - Weight tracking with charts
• Photos - Photo gallery

Editing Reptile Information

To update a reptile's profile:

1. Go to the reptile's detail page
2. Click the Edit button (top-right)
3. Make your changes
4. Click Save

Changes are saved immediately and reflected across all related data.

Organizing Large Collections

If you have many reptiles, use these strategies to stay organized:

1. Descriptive Names

Use consistent naming conventions. Examples:

• By Species & ID: "BP-001", "BP-002" (Ball Python 1, 2)
• By Morph & Number: "Albino 1", "Albino 2"
• By Name & Species: "Smaug (Bearded Dragon)"

2. Use Photos

Add profile photos to make visual identification easier at a glance.

3. Notes Field

Store important details in the notes field:

• Breeder/source information
• Genetics (for breeding projects)
• Temperament notes
• Special care requirements

4. Enclosures

Track which reptiles are in which enclosures using the Enclosures feature. This helps you manage housing and environmental parameters.

Deleting Reptiles

If you need to remove a reptile from your collection:

1. Go to the reptile's detail page
2. Click Edit
3. Scroll to the bottom and click Delete
4. Confirm the deletion

Next Steps