Record what you saw and when
A shedding entry can preserve a date and a short description of what you observed. Keeping it on the correct animal’s profile makes it easier to find than a photo or note stored somewhere else.
Use plain descriptions. If you know the date of the observation but not exactly when the event began, say so in the note. Avoid filling gaps in the history with dates you cannot verify.
| Detail | Useful wording | Why keep it? |
|---|---|---|
| Animal and date | The animal’s identity and the date of your observation. | You can find the right entry when reviewing several animals. |
| What you found | Describe the skin or visible change you actually noticed. | The note remains understandable without relying on memory. |
| Timing uncertainty | “Found today; exact shedding time unknown”, when that is true. | The discovery date does not silently become a confirmed event time. |
| Photo or later observation | Keep it with the animal and explain what it shows. | An image or update keeps its context when you return to it. |
Read a shedding entry beside the rest of the history
Open the animal’s record and find the observation you saved. Keep its date and your description together; use a note to explain what you could not confirm. The fictional example below shows how a later reader can distinguish a visible change, a discovery and a review of earlier notes.
Meals and measurements in the same animal’s history provide context. Their timing does not by itself establish why a refusal or another change happened.
| Observation date | What was seen | What remains unknown |
|---|---|---|
| 9 November 2026 | A change in skin appearance noted. | No confirmed start time for shedding. |
| 10 November 2026 | Shed skin found in the enclosure. | The exact time of the shedding event. |
| 13 November 2026 | Earlier note reviewed beside feeding history. | The dates alone do not establish a cause for a feeding refusal. |
A record, not an automatic assessment
SquamaTracker does not examine the animal, interpret a photograph or decide whether a shed is normal. The presence of a past entry does not set a deadline for the next one.
This page concerns record keeping. If an observation worries you, use the history to explain the situation to a veterinarian experienced with reptiles rather than treating the log as a diagnosis.
Use the same approach across your records
Consistent entries make the history easier to read. Keep the date, the observation and any later update separate in your wording. A brief factual note written at the time is usually more useful for record keeping than a detailed reconstruction weeks later.
You can begin with the individual records included for up to three animals. Premium remains optional for the additional collection and breeding tools.
Set up a useful reptile care log →Frequently asked questions
Can I keep shedding notes for each animal?
Yes. Keep shedding observations with the individual animal’s record, alongside your other entries.
Will the app predict the next shed?
This page does not promise an automatic shedding prediction. The record preserves what you have entered.
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