Before There Are Snakes, There Is a Lot of Building
Lab Note #1
The Surface Sand Boa Project begins before the first behavioral measurement is recorded.
We are currently building the observation rack, testing heating and lighting, preparing the QR-linked record system, designing the animal-profile database, testing camera placement, and 3D printing the equipment that will make standardized weekly checks possible.
It would be easy to wait until the project looks impressive before showing it publicly.
We would rather show the beginning.
Science includes the setup, mistakes, redesigns, and boring parts too.