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Animal Records Database

Which Animal Records Database do you use?

  • Metzcal

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • Degei

    Votes: 2 50.0%

  • Pencil and paper or pen

    Votes: 2 50.0%

  • Other

    Votes: 0 0.0%
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There are currently two well-known databases that are dispersed among herpers and breeders:

www.metzcal.com:

www.degei.com

Paper and pencil/pen

Which from your experience is the more reliable software and which is the most extensive?

Of the two which do you prefer? Why?

Do you know of any other software?
 
Thanks!! The more software we have organized in one place, the greater selection the members will have and ultimately we may all find something that is perfect for us. :)
 
Record Keeping Software

Here is another one at http://www.justreptiles.com
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The genetic calculator on metzcal looks very interesting. Do any of the other progreams mentioned have any thing like that? And is the one on Metzcal worth its salt? I have been using paper and pencil/pen but would like something else if it is any good.
 
Kaiyudsai said:
I use Iherp personally..... Aaron is adding several features in his next update incorporating classified adds etc...
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I've been testing it out with my Ball Pythons because none of these dang programs are compatible with my OS. While I don't like relying on someone else's host to store my data or having to log on to a website to enter data, it's pretty good for a starting program.

Aaron needs to fix some issues with the existing program. I noticed the breeding section isn't working quite right (contacted him twice about it). When you add a breeding it should show up in the males section too, but it's not. Their also needs to be some sort of way to download the data...Monthly data sheets would be great...That way I have copies to file away if something happens to the website.
 
Kaiyudsai said:
Is Metzcal free???? I use Iherp personally..... Aaron is adding several features in his next update incorporating classified adds etc...plus it comes with a great forum style community
http://www.iherp.com/
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I am checking out both tracking software today. METZCAL is free, as is a version of the DEGEI.
I also use iherp for my tracking, simply because I stumbled upon the site & thought it was neat. Until then, I had made my own spreadsheets strictly for tracking. I am interested in the features these 2 downloads have; sounds like both are decent.
 
Metzcal has been updated, and the bug removed. What I like about it ove other freewares, is that it is full featured. Not your basic stuff. I use it and have for a long time. Since back when it was HerpMaster. Great stuff, although it does require some user input. Once a data base has been created though, it can be shared.
 
I too use Iherp. I find it very easy to use. Aaron is always ready and willing to answer any questions. The site just works well for me. I lookeed into the others posted here, but I'll stick with Iherp.
 
I'm way too picky about data entry, so I have my own army of spreadsheets to keep track of everything. Most programs don't have everything I want, and so I have to keep track of something myself anyway, and the nice thing about spreadsheets is that they work on all OS (which is great since I use Windows, Mac, and Linux).
 
R. Eventide said:
I'm way too picky about data entry, so I have my own army of spreadsheets to keep track of everything. Most programs don't have everything I want, and so I have to keep track of something myself anyway, and the nice thing about spreadsheets is that they work on all OS (which is great since I use Windows, Mac, and Linux).
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Yeah, but you gotta be smart to build those up. :rofl:

That's why I use Metzcal. :D Keeps track of EVERYTHING. Cages, which animals are where, vet visits and treatments, breedings, feedings, water changes, defecation's, nutritional value of what you're feeding them, lineages, genetics (although I admit, you have to be a bit creative with the genetics part to make it work how you like it), equipment being used, sales.

Only thing I wish it would do is have an inventory that reduced it'self as you feed the animals. Other then that, I dig it.
 
Degei has the inventory that automatically reduces when you feed. ;)

I've stuck with Degei, and I love it. The creator is always quick to help if any bugs come up, and send patches and corrections. I understand he's working on a brand new version now, since the old one has issues with that evil version of Windows that no one likes. Since I use XP Pro, that's fine with me--Degei's working great. I can't wait to see what new toys we will get with the next version!
 
I use iHerp, which I'm completely addicted to I'll admit :D I plan to have a program on my computer for backup, but iHerp does a lot on it's own for me.
 
I used it at one time then I got lazy.

the new computer I have has windows 7 on it... Im hoping it will work with that version of windows because Id like to start using it again.
 
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