These Komodo Reptile Scales are a vital measurement tool, as just a few grams can make a big difference in helping to maintain a healthy pet. It is recommended to use the scales regularly as they can assist in monitoring the weight of an adult reptile. Also, during the early days, hatchling and juvenile reptiles should be weighed often to track their growth progress, letting you know just how they are doing in those tentative first weeks and months. The scales have the feature of an easy-to-read digital display which can be set to either metric or imperial measurements, it is precise, compact and reliable.