Specialized training in terrariums
European tortoises | ball pythons | chameleons
Note: only dates reported by the examiners will be published here. Please always direct inquiries regarding individual dates to the respective examiner (contact details can be found on the registration form for the respective training course).

The certificates of competency meet the requirements stipulated in Section 2 No. 3 of the Animal Welfare Act (TierSchG) and Section 7 Paragraph 1 No. 1 of the BArtSchV (Bear Keeping Ordinance) and are suitable for submission to the authorities (e.g., in the event of an order pursuant to Section 16a of the Animal Welfare Act). Of course, this certificate of competency can also be completed voluntarily by any terrarium owner.

On this page we offer training for individual species or families.
Currently, you have the opportunity to obtain a certificate of expertise specifically for European tortoises, chameleons and ball pythons to complete.

We will gradually expand our offering.

Further information about the training dates can be found in the registration forms. These are available as PDFs for each date. If you have any questions, please contact the respective course instructorThe course instructors are responsible for the accuracy of the information provided in the registration forms.

The costs (training including exam) can be found on the registration forms.
Please direct any questions regarding the course schedule, etc., to the organizer listed in the registration form!

An overview of all approved examiners can be found in the "General Information" section.


24.10.2025 Berlin (in person): Training on ball pythons according to § 11 TierSchG - Registration


15.11.2025 Online: Special training for ball pythons according to § 2 TierSchG - Registration


16.11.2025 Online: Corn snake training according to § 2 TierSchG - Registration


13.12.2025 Online: Special training for leopard geckos according to § 2 TierSchG - Registration