Reptile breeding records
HatchLog
Ditch the spreadsheet and manage your entire reptile collection in HatchLog. Free.
Track breeders, pairings, clutches, and lineage, and log it all cage-side with QR labels. No subscription required.
Built for reptile breeders.
Why HatchLog exists
Good records make the hobby stronger.
Too many reptile records disappear when animals are sold, seasons end, or breeder notes get scattered.
HatchLog exists so breeders can keep serious records without putting local collection work behind a subscription.
Those private records help breeders answer buyers, preserve producer attribution, and prepare cleaner Registry submissions when they choose to make an animal public.
That is why local HatchLog is free for the entire collection.
- Breeders and pairingsAssign males, log pairings, and pause breeders between rotations.
- Clutches and hatchlingsLog eggs or births, then track lay dates, hatch windows, and outcomes.
- Animal recordsKeep photos and morph details with each animal. Record lineage, producer attribution, and private notes.
- Feeding and weightsLog feeding events and weight history from the animal record.
- QR bin labelsPrint QR labels for bins or cages. Scan one to open that animal's quick actions.
- Search and filtersSearch by name or morph, then narrow the same collection view with filters.
- Breeding statisticsReview clutch totals, eggs laid, hatch outcomes, and hatch rate by season.
- Local backupSave a backup file at any time. Pro adds automatic cloud backup and cross-device sync.
From HatchLog to the Registry
Registration is optional. Use it when you want a public Registry record.
HatchLog records stay private unless a breeder submits an animal to The Reptile Club Registry. Approved registrations become public Registry records.
- Manage your entire local collection in HatchLog.
- If you want a permanent public record for one of your animals, submit it for registration.
- The Registry reviews the submission.
- Approved animals receive an RC code, a Certificate of Pedigree, and a permanent record in the Registry.
Breeding workflow
Add female and male breeders, assign pairings, then log pairings from the Breeders tab or by scanning a QR label.
When eggs are laid or a litter is born, log the clutch from the female record. HatchLog attaches the dam and assigned sire automatically where those records exist. The clutch keeps the lay date and hatch window.
When hatchlings are recorded, HatchLog creates collection profiles with the clutch link, parent links, and hatch date where those records exist.
QR labels
QR labels are local labels for bins or cages. Scan one at the cage to open quick actions for that animal:
- Log eggs or births
- Log a pairing or rotation
- Record weight
- Offer prey for snakes
- Open the animal profile
Animal records
Each animal profile holds photos, animal details, lineage, producer attribution, feeding and weight history, and private notes. Hatchlings created from a HatchLog clutch also carry their clutch link.
Registered animals after sale
When a registered animal is sold, its RC code remains part of the public Registry record. Producer attribution and accepted lineage remain with that record too. If offspring are registered from that animal later, they connect back to the same record.
Certificates and lineage
Each approved registration creates a permanent record in The Reptile Club Registry and receives a Certificate of Pedigree. The Registry builds lineage from confirmed sire and dam references.
Plans & pricing
HatchLog is free for your entire local collection. Pro is reserved for hosted services that cost money to maintain, like automatic cloud backup and cross-device sync.
| Free | Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Local animal and breeder records | No limit | No limit |
| Clutches and hatchlings | No limit | No limit |
| Photos per animal | 12 | 12 |
| QR labels | Included | Included |
| Search and filters | Included | Included |
| Reminders and notifications | Included | Included |
| Breeding statistics | Included | Included |
| Manual backup export | Included | Included |
| Cloud backup and cross-device sync | No | Yes |
| Register animals in the Registry | Yes, with credits | Yes, with credits |
You can back up your data to a file for free. HatchLog Pro is $8/month or $79/year for automatic cloud backup and cross-device sync.
The first annual Pro subscription on an account currently includes 10 Registry credits to help a breeder establish initial animals in the Registry.
Download HatchLog
Registry credits are currently purchased through HatchLog. After purchasing credits, register in HatchLog or use the registration form on reptileclub.com.
HatchLog is free and in open beta. The Android app is on Google Play, and the iPhone and iPad beta runs through Apple’s TestFlight.
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Questions breeders ask first
- Is HatchLog free for my entire collection?
- Yes. Local HatchLog has no animal, breeder, clutch, or hatchling limits.
- Do I need Pro to register animals?
- No. Registration uses Registry credits. Free users can buy credits and register animals.
- Are my HatchLog records public?
- No. HatchLog records stay private unless you submit an animal to The Reptile Club Registry. Approved registrations become public Registry records.
- What does Pro include?
- HatchLog Pro covers automatic cloud backup and cross-device sync. Those hosted services cost money to run.
- What are QR labels?
- QR labels are local labels for bins or cages. Scan a QR label to open quick actions for that animal.
Contact
Questions, feature requests, bugs? Email support@reptileclub.com. We read every message.