General Question...

[foto69man]

So I sold Marvin since I am deploying for a year.............it sucked but it was better for him. I have found out my follow-on assignment, and it's Germany. Does anyone know the rules and laws for owning reptiles there? Just wanted to get some knowledge a year ahead of time. Thanks...

 

[TheWaveCarver]

No, sorry. But are you deploying for government, business, etc. (just curious, not trying to change the subject)

 

[foto69man]

I'm in the air force

 

[TheWaveCarver]

Thank you for serving my country... assuming your from the U.S.A.

 

[foto69man]

Yep...born and bread...and thank you

 

[isdrake]

I think you a better off asking this on some German reptile forum. They don't seem to excited about English so I don't think there are many Germans here.

Be prepared that they might have much more strict rules regarding housing. The enclosure sizes you are used to will probably be illegal there. I think this site can help you: http://www.bartagamen-infos.de

 

[foto69man]

Thanks for the help...hope they arent too strict, I miss Marvin, and would love to have another baby beardie in a comfortably sized enclosure. I'll check out that link and see what I can find

 

[isdrake]

Thanks for the help...hope they arent too strict, I miss Marvin, and would love to have another baby beardie in a comfortably sized enclosure. I'll check out that link and see what I can find

I don't think you have to worry to much. The rules are probably there for the sake of the animals so they get proper care. I think that Germany is a great country for someone who is interested in reptiles. The hobby seems to be pretty big there and from what I have seen on the internet I'm impressed.

From what I can understand from that site the enclosure size is based on the length of the lizard. And they seem to measure from the nose to the base of the tail (and not include the tail itself). The minimum size enclosure for 1-2 normal sized adult bearded dragon(s) is 1,2 m² / 13 ft² and 0.75 m / 2.5 feet height. I don't know if that's a comfortably sized enclosure for you or not. I must say that's a pretty generous minimum size. It's a little bigger than the states "40 breeder".

 

[Phoenix17June2009]

contact your USDA in your area, if you dont know where one is call a local vet and get the number from them and ask them... they will know...

 

[FaaFaa]

Also remember that if you will be staying on base that they may have their own set of rules that differ from Germanys rules. I know you want another beardie, but please also keep in mind what will have to happen to get the beardie back into the states with you. I don't know what the rules are on that, but I'm sure they have rules in place for that sort of thing.

 

[Virus]

Just a random question, but where are you deploying to?

I'm currently in Bagram, though I'm Army, there are still Marines, Navy, and Air Force all over the place.


Anywho, good luck with everything.

 

[TheWaveCarver]

My latest post above goes out to Virus too.

 

[foto69man]

I'll be living off base, so in a german home. Yeah I was thinking about when I come back to the staes too, so I am looking at those laws too.

I am headed to Afghanistan

Thanks for all the help so far guys...and gals

 

[RedInkAus]

As a general rule, Germany is the heart of the reptile trade in Europe. You will be spoilt for choice. The biggest reptile show on the planet is in Germany.

Who knows you may be even lucky enough to find black soil bearded dragons and the much envied P. barbata over there.

 

[foto69man]

Really...? Heart of the european reptile trade??? Oh god...i'll be broke within a year...lol...

So what other rare reptiles can I look forward to seeing? And any links to the reptile show sites...? You have my interest perked