Record the offer and the outcome separately
Start with the animal, the date and the food offered. Then record the outcome you observed. In SquamaTracker, use the refused outcome when the food was not accepted rather than saving the entry as a completed meal.
If you did not observe the outcome clearly, write that uncertainty into the note. Do not turn an uncertain event into either a confirmed acceptance or a confirmed refusal just to complete a sequence.
Add the context that is actually known
A useful note describes something you can refer back to: what was offered, whether anything about the routine differed, and what you observed at the time.
Keep a proposed explanation separate from the facts. A note that says “refused because of shedding” asserts a cause; “feed refused; shedding observation also recorded” preserves the two observations without pretending to establish the connection.
An example of a record, not care advice
The following fictional history brings together Nori’s last confirmed meal, a weight entry and a later refusal. It illustrates the information to preserve; the dates, food and weight are not a care recommendation.
The last confirmed accepted meal is 5 November. The refusal on 12 November and the weight recorded on 8 November remain separate facts. Neither the interval nor the measurement explains the cause of the refusal.
| Date | Known observation | Limit of the information |
|---|---|---|
| 5 November 2026 | One thawed mouse accepted. | The last confirmed accepted meal in this example. |
| 8 November 2026 | 420 g; container tared. | A measurement on that date, not a current weight. |
| 12 November 2026 | One thawed mouse offered; refusal observed. | The outcome is known; the cause is not. |
| 13 November 2026 | No new weight or feeding observation recorded. | Missing information stays missing. |
Look back at accepted meals as well
When you return to the history, check the last accepted meal alongside subsequent offers. This is one reason to preserve refused entries: an offer alone does not confirm that the animal ate.
The log can help you explain the sequence of events to someone else. It does not establish why the animal refused, whether a particular interval is appropriate or what action is medically needed. If you are concerned about the animal’s health, contact a veterinarian experienced with reptiles.
Keep the entry with the animal
In SquamaTracker, meals belong to the individual animal’s history. Keeping them there makes it easier to read the record alongside the measurements and notes you have entered.
You can begin with up to three animals on the free plan. Premium is optional for the additional collection tools. This guide concerns recording an event, not prescribing a feeding plan.
Explore the feeding log →Frequently asked questions
Should I leave refused feeds out of the log?
Keeping them as refused entries preserves the distinction between food offered and meals accepted. Do not record them as accepted meals.
Does a refusal entry explain the cause?
No. It records an outcome. Keep observations and possible explanations separate, and do not treat the log as a diagnosis.
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