Cltch

Creating a robust animal management system powered by a cutting-edge gene engine

Design
Development
Cloud Infrastructure
AWS
Integrations
Strategy

Summary

MethodData and Kinova Reptiles developed Cltch to simplify reptile management, giving users an intuitive platform to manage their ball python collections. Available globally, Cltch helps breeders around the world maintain immaculate records while planning for the future.

Uncovering the Problem

Cltch started as a simple project to overhaul the website of one Ball Python breeder, Kinova. They wanted to build a few custom improvements to their virtual incubator; to share new animals with customers more easily. The conversation with us quickly evolved.

We realized that many breeders were struggling without a good inventory and gene tracking system. As a result, breeders end up managing endless paper notes and messy spreadsheets instead of focusing on their reptiles.

Brainstorming and research

Our UX/UI Design team collaborated closely with Kinova and interviewed other breeders to understand the complexities of breeding ball pythons. We spent time researching the reptile industry and refreshing ourselves on the basics of gene inheritance.

As we spoke to breeders, we documented their daily workflows and uncovered their frustrations.

Engineering for Complexity and Scale

The Cltch application is built on state-of-the-art AWS architecture designed to deliver exceptional performance, security, and scalability.

Reliability at Scale

Cltch automatically adjusts to meet demand, ensuring a smooth performance for its users. Thanks to our global content delivery network, we can offer a consistent user experience to users around the world.

Robust Security

Cltch uses a centralized system for storing and managing sensitive information to simplify operations while maintaining top-tier security standards. Our multi-layered security controls ensure that user data and interactions are protected against threats, providing peace of mind.

Ease of Management

Cltch automatically adjusts to meet demand, ensuring a smooth performance for its users. Thanks to our global content delivery network, we can offer a consistent user experience to users around the world.

Building the Gene Engine

Our engineers built a combination of microservices to test the genetic possibilities of breeding pairs and track their offspring for generations. Cltch provides a detailed breakdown of potential genetic traits, probabilities, and possible mutations, empowering you to make informed breeding decisions.

After hatching new clutches, Cltch automatically gives users detailed family trees. Breeders can track detailed information about pairings and their offspring, making it easy to see how all of your reptiles are connected.

The Future of Cltch

Since launching, Cltch has gained over 2,000 users in the ball python community.

We fully expect to see this number increase as we expand to other species and add new functionality to Cltch. Our ongoing partnership with Kinova is strong and we continue to push and innovate for Cltch’s success.

2,000+

Signups since launch

40,000+

Reptiles added to the system

From the Client

“I challenged the team to build a Product for us that had never been built before which would be used to transform our industry for decades to come. For the last 2 years we have worked with their outstanding technical team to build a product that has far exceeded my expectations. MethodData’s design is intuitive, user friendly and aesthetically pleasing.My team is now embedded in their team and the collaboration between the 2 companies is seamless. Their UI team, Technical Architects, Front and Back-End Engineers are uniquely thoughtful about how they have approached a most challenging project and have been remarkable. I look forward to many years of enhancing this product and partnering with MethodData.”
Justin Kobylka
Kinova, Cltch

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