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Hello everyone,

I am just wondering what type of scale is best to use to weight snakes and other reptiles? I am trying to get all equipment and stuff necessary for next years herping trips.

Thanks for any info!

Chris
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Chris Law
U.A.P.P.E.A.L. (Uniting a Proactive Primate and Exotic Animal League)
Herpetoculture Element Representative

I am just wondering what type of scale is best to use to weight snakes and other reptiles? I am trying to get all equipment and stuff necessary for next years herping trips.

For weighing herps in the field, I suggest you get a 100g pen scale (pesola make the best, but they are overpriced) and possible a 10lb fishing scale. They would easily fit into a pocket/backpack. Unfortunately, you can't get a pen scale that goes much higher than 100g without spending a ridiculous amount of money and the next cheapest thing for weighing larger items is a fishing scale.

For weighing my animals and feed items at home, I have a Tanita digital scale.
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Chris Harrison
San Antonio, TX