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Genetics meet snake breeding
Challenge
ProHerper was buried in spreadsheets. Every test order, every sample tracking, every result - manually updated in Excel. They were spending more time copy-pasting than running actual genetic tests. Not exactly scalable when you're planning international expansion.
Solution
We automated the entire workflow: order a test, send it to the lab, track samples, share results with customers. Built an app that handles the process end-to-end, so customers get automatic updates and the team can focus on science, not admin.
OUTCOME
- Automated ordering and sample tracking system
- Customers get real-time updates automatically
- Owners freed from Excel hell to focus on genetic testing
- Platform ready for expansion to Japan, South Africa, and Thailand
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From Excel chaos to automated lab workflow
Ball python genetics is serious business. Some morphs (genetic traits) are worth thousands of euros. Breeders need to know exactly what genetics their snakes carry to make smart breeding decisions and command the right prices.
ProHerper provides genetic testing that gives breeders certainty. Early testing means not waiting years to find out if an animal carries valuable traits. Industry-accepted certificates mean credibility and higher prices. Over 500 breeders across Europe trust their speed, accuracy, and quality.
But running a genetic testing lab while drowning in Excel? That's a problem.
The challenge
ProHerper was managing their entire operation through spreadsheets. Order comes in? Manually add it to Excel. Sample arrives? Update the spreadsheet. Test complete? Copy-paste results. Every single order and result, manually tracked.
They were spending more time on admin than they could spend on actual genetic testing. The kind of workflow that works when you're starting but becomes the bottleneck when you're growing.
With 500+ breeders depending on them and expansion plans to Japan, South Africa, and Thailand, the Excel approach wasn't going to cut it.
Our approach
We automated the full process from end to end. Order a test online. Track the sample through the lab. Get results shared automatically with customers.
The app handles the ordering process, sends updates at each stage, and delivers results without anyone touching a spreadsheet. ProHerper can now scale their operations without scaling their admin headaches.
The outcome
The owners now have more time for science and spend less time copy-pasting in Excel. Customers get automatic updates when their orders are processed. The workflow that was manual chaos is now streamlined automation.
With the platform handling operations, ProHerper is ready for their international expansion plans. Sometimes the best automation is the kind that gets out of the way and lets you focus on what you're actually good at.
"Working with PandaPanda* was a pragmatic and creative process, together we turned my ideas into a clear roadmap that brought my vision to life, all while staying on budget." - Jurgen Wuyts, Founder
Now that's time well saved. From Japan to South Africa, the snakes can wait. But the Excel sheets don't have to.
*Note from the author: PandaPanda and Dashdot became one in February 2026. This work dates from before the merger.