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Herp software

Been using it for years. Love it.
 
thanks Sammy....how do you go about working the data input into your overall workflow?

I want to get more organized... but not necessarly sure how.
 
Keep in mind that there is nothing that herp software can do that cage cards cant. It is just basically a different format. And it is all in one centralized location (your PC) instead of written out on 50 plus individual cards. Having it all in one location helps you study the data easier.

I keep a notebook in the herp room that I right down everything I want to track. Like feedings, refused feedings, defecation, sheds, copulations, ovulations, eggs layed, etc, etc. A couple times a week I will sit at the PC and enter all of the data into Degei.

Where this comes in handy is I can easily track the trends of each animal. Example: Lets say Male X has not eaten since November and it is now February. I can quickly and easily go back over the years and see that he does this every year during this time period. One real example: My oldest het pied girl, she will quit eating each year like clock work exactly ten weeks before she lays. That is a trend I probably never would have noticed without Degei.

You can also see which snake prefers what type of food at a glance. Which really helps when pulling rodents on feeding day. At a glance I can tell what type of rodent, what size of rodent and how many of each type and size of rodent I am going to need to pull.

Like I said, the software really does not do anything (there are a few exceptions) that cage cards cant. It just makes it MUCH easier to analyze the data since it is all in one place. How you use it to benefit you will vary from one person to the next. The possibilities are really endless.
 
Thanks... anyone else?

And my current snake count is closer to 90 :thumbsup:

I just need to find a good way to keep up with things.
 
I only have a few dozen snakes so far to keep track of, but I got the Degei just because I know I'd be horrible about keeping up with tub cards. I'd lose them, they'd get wet, etc. I love the way you can organize things with just a few clicks, and upkeep is pretty simple. I keep a notepad downstairs in the snake room, and jot down what I do where. When I come back upstairs, all it takes is a few minutes to type all that info into the program. When you sell or buy animals, if the other person is using the software, files can be sent back and forth with an animals info. I love it, totally worth the money for me.

Have you tried the free version of it?
 
I have been using it for about 4 years now and I love it also. I do the same as Sammy. The spiral notebook is also a good backup in case something happens to the puter. Great customer support also!
 
I haven't used that software, but I'd check out iHerp before pulling the trigger on a software purchase. It's incredible and free! iHerp pro is scheduled to launch soon too, which will add even more sophisticated options than what's already available.

http://www.iherp.com
 
I have been using Degei for years and I love it. :thumbsup::thumbsup: Its a must have for a big collection. Much better then cards don't waist anymore of your time the full version is much better then the trial. Its like $20 or something and well worth it.
 
Question

I have seen the free download (which I use) and the Pro version $1050. (can't justify) Where is this $20 version? Maybe I am just missing something.

Mike
 
http://www.eyehit.com/degei/download.htm put in your info and then download the trial. Once you have it downloaded you can buy the full version. The version I use is Degei 4 I think it may have been between $20-$30 cant remember. He moved some stuff around but its still there. The pro version sounds like its worth the extra change though.
 
i use it and i would have to say as far as software wise, this is by far the best around for keeping track of your reptiles. i use it along with iherp.com
 
Brett Boller said:
http://www.eyehit.com/degei/download.htm put in your info and then download the trial. Once you have it downloaded you can buy the full version. The version I use is Degei 4 I think it may have been between $20-$30 cant remember. He moved some stuff around but its still there. The pro version sounds like its worth the extra change though.
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i downloaded the full version of degei4 free. the only charge was for the pro version. not long ago he was offering the full version free.
 
I downloaded the Metzcal data software on my Mac, and I'm unable to open it. When I attempt to it reads "there is no default application specified to open the document." Can anyone tell me what to do? I'm not to computer savvy. Is it compatible with Macs? Also, where can I get cards to keep track of feeding, something like the ones Ralph Davis uses?

Thanks,
Levi V
 
I'll add that Degei has phenomenal support. If you have a problem, he'll fix it. My main issue with iHerp is that it IS online. So your data isn't on your machine, and relies on an internet connection. Plus, any internet site can close down suddenly, and then your data would be gone. That having been said, I love its lineage database.
 
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