What sort of records do you keep?

[GexPex]

So, only my 2nd breeding season, but have been keeping records like crazy...
-Hatchling records (sire/dam/date of egg laid/hatched/weight when hatched/gender/sold to/sold for price)
-Records of those I've sold to (email/phone number/name/which gecko they bought/how they heard of me)
-Any vet records (though *knock on wood*, I've only had one that required vet care a year ago)
-Weight records of all geckos

What kind of records do you usually keep with your gecko(s)?

 

[Dinosaur!]

I keep very close weight records, and if/when my girl lays eggs I will be OCD about the records of eggs and hatchlings, and every minute detail that is even slightly related to them, just to keep my peace of mind!

 

[Tongue Flicker]

Shedding records, feeding routines and a daily night-out (of hide) sched lol

 

[GreatGeckos]

I have a spread sheet program I bought , I list the geckos name or ID number then I put everything in there line from weight to egg laying .

 

[GexPex]

I have a spread sheet program I bought , I list the geckos name or ID number then I put everything in there line from weight to egg laying .

Excel has become my very best friend when it comes to records...lol
But what kind of spread sheet program is this? Is it better than Excel?

 

[Sailfisher]

I use a software program called Herperpro. It's made for a lot of different reptiles. I use it for all my logging...bin location, weights, photos, age etc... It's worth every penny if you have a lot of Leo's. HerperPRO.com ? Reptile Husbandry Software Has a 30 day full trial. After I tried it I was sold

 

[GreatGeckos]

i forgot the name of it ill check when I get home. It's on my desktop but I'll send you a PM and let you know. I believe it's free now as well....as for being better than excel, I wouldn't consider it better...its different and really simple....just strait columns to label stuff and add info. Although I'm not very familiar with excel.

 

[bohannbj]

I use a good old fashion label maker from wally world. I keep all the genetics on the windows of their cages along with their names. I stopped worrying about weight and just make sure they are all eating and look healthy. I always supplied buyers with a hatch certificate and will do so this year. I thought it added something extra when I bought from Phillip and Christine (GKO), especially when I would spend $200 on one gecko.

Personally I would say that you should keep all the records your time will permit. It never hurts to be over-prepared. Also remember to keep cost and sale records meticulously so you don't run into any tax problems.

 

[GexPex]

I always supplied buyers with a hatch certificate and will do so this year.

Yup, I've done hatching certificates primarily for geckos going to families with kids. One went to a friend that got one of my geckos, as well lol. She loved it and actually has it framed next to the gecko's cage. And great point on the cost/sales. I keep record of sales and gecko purchases, but think I'll start keeping track of other purchases, as well.