Build a dated measurement history
Add weight and size measurements to the correct animal’s record. Before saving an entry, check the animal, the date, the value and the unit shown in the form.
Use notes for circumstances that could help you interpret the record later. Consistent units and clear dates make a series easier to compare; an unexpected value should be checked against the original observation rather than silently adjusted to fit a curve.
| Check | What to keep | If it is missing |
|---|---|---|
| Animal | The profile of the animal actually measured. | Confirm the identity before adding the value. |
| Date | The measurement date, including the year. | Keep uncertainty explicit when transcribing an old note. |
| Value and unit | The reading and the unit used, such as grams. | Do not convert a guess into a measured value. |
| Context | A brief note about the measurement when relevant. | Leave unknown context blank rather than reconstructing it. |
Read the individual curve
A weight or size chart brings the measurements you entered together in sequence. Check the features and subscription conditions shown in your installed app to see which chart tools are available to you.
A line between measurements is a visual aid. It does not mean that the animal was measured between those dates, and it is not a prediction of its future growth.
If a point surprises you, go back to that entry first: check the animal, date, unit and the value you typed. Correct a confirmed transcription mistake from the original observation. A genuine measurement should not be edited merely to make the curve look smoother.
Keep individual and collection-wide tools distinct
You can keep dated measurements for up to three animals on the free plan. Charts and collection statistics may have separate access conditions; check the current app and store offer before choosing Premium.
The distinction matters: you can start keeping an individual history before deciding whether you need the collection-wide tools. Check the installed app and its store listing for the current available features.
Compare the app’s features →Use the history to communicate clearly
When discussing an animal’s history, a sequence of dated measurements is more precise than “it seems larger”. You can return to the actual entries and the notes you kept with them.
A weight chart does not establish an ideal weight, a diagnosis or fitness to breed. Those conclusions require appropriate species and individual context. The purpose of SquamaTracker is to organise the observations, not to replace that assessment.
Read the entries behind a curve
This fictional sequence shows two measurements and one gap. A line between entered values does not fill the missing measurement. These numbers are demonstration data, not healthy weights or a recommendation to weigh at these intervals.
Return to each dated entry to check the unit and context. Keep a missing measurement missing, and verify a suspected transcription mistake against the original reading before changing it.
| Date | Recorded measurement | Context kept with it |
|---|---|---|
| 8 November 2026 | 420 g | Scale A; container tared; stable reading. |
| 13 November 2026 | No weight recorded | No reliable measurement available; the gap remains visible. |
| 20 November 2026 | 424 g | Scale A; container tared; stable reading. |
Frequently asked questions
Do I need Premium for charts?
The free plan lets you keep dated measurements for up to three animals. For chart and statistics tools, check the current features and subscription conditions shown in your app before purchasing Premium.
Does a rising line mean my reptile is healthy?
A line shows the measurements entered. It cannot establish health on its own or explain a change.
Should I enter estimates as measurements?
Keep an estimate clearly labelled in a note. Do not present an unmeasured value as a confirmed measurement in your history.
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