1.0 | During the transport and for the erstwhile allocation of animals, thermostabile containers must be used; if necessary, these must be temperated by means of accumulators or hot-water bottles.. |
1.1 | Sold animals must be transferred to a quiet place without delay, either at the seller's booth or at the information centre). They must be transported appropriately and protected against negative influences. Any animal may be deposited at the aforesaid places without causing additional costs. |
2.0 | The following data must be visibly displayed for any exposed animal: |
| | a) Name of the seller |
| | b) scientific and vernacular name of the respective species |
| | c) area of distribution |
| | d) origin: captured animal / captive-bred specimen |
| | e) Status of protection according to EU edict VO 338/97 (appendices A and B), BArtSchV (document 1) |
| | f) presumable size of adult animals |
| | g) sex of the offered animals (as far as known to the seller) |
| | h) in food specialists, information on the required food items |
| | i) The form [ "Declaration" ] should be used to warrant a complete and correct declaration of the animals. |
2.1 | Captured specimens of species mentioned in appendix A of the EU edict 338/97 and of species mentioned in the document 1 of the BArtSchV must not be offered, sold or commercialized otherwise. |
3.0 | Inspection of the animals must be possible exclusively through on side panel or through the cover lid. |
4.0 | Animals from wetlands must dispose of a substrate storing humidity or similar media warranting a proper level of relative air humidity. During the fair, these animals must be misted regularly. |
5.0 | Purely aquatile species must be offered in aquariums; in this case, either a land sector is afforded, or the water level must be so low that the animals are not forced to swim permanently. Polluted water must be changed at regular intervals. |
6.0 | Larger containers must contain a minimum of decoration, e.g. a cave and a water bowl. |
7.0 | The containers must correspond to the following minimal standards (according to the "Gutachten über Mindestanforderungen an die Haltung von Reptilien" issued by the "Bundesministeriums für Ernährung Landwirtschaft und Forsten" on the 10 january 1997): |
| a) sufficient ventilation, illumination and (if necessary) heating. |
| b) suitable substrate for the absorption of excrements. |
| c) the size of the containers must permit the animals to turn round easily. Minimum sizes: 150% of the body length for lizards and amphibians, 30% of the total length for snakkes, and 200% of the carapacace length for tortoises and turtles. |
8.0 | Any animal must be housed separately; As far as invertebrates are concerned, this does not apply to scorpions, tarantulas and centipedes. |
9.0 | The animals offered must be sane and in perfect state.. |
10.0 | The seller is obliged to inform his clients on the obligatory registration of protected species Each animal mentioned in the EU edict 338/97 must have the original documents (certificate conform to the EU edict 338/97) which must be shown at request. The seller is obliged to hand out the said original document (certificate conform to the EU edict 338/97 ) alongside with the animal. Species mentioned in appendix A of the EU edict 338/97 may be sold only if the seller disposes of a certificate conform to the EU edict 338/97. These animals must not be commercialized by third persons. |
10.1 | Species mentioned in document 6 of the BArtSchV must be marked according to the respective prescriptions of article 36 of the EU edict 939/97 and §§ 8,10-11of the BArtSchV. The said markings must be inserted by the competent authorities into the certificate conform to EU edict 338/97. |
10.2 | If animals mentioned in the EU edict 338/97 or in document 1 of the BArtSchV are sold, the seller is obliged to hand out a certificate of origin to the buyer; this document must contain the data required for the registration required in § 6,2 of the BArtSchV. This document must contain a hint to the obligatory registration according to § 6, 2 of the 0BARtSchV. |
10.3 | Protected species imported from third countries (i.e from those not belonging to the EU) must have a import licence issued by the Bundesamt für Naturschutz if such a licence is obligatory for said species. The must be imported exclusively via the customs posts published in the "Bundesanzeiger" and in the Bulletin of the EU. On importation, the import documents (import licence, import announcement ) must be presented to the customs officers, |
10.4 | The original reception and delivery books mentioned in § 5, 1 of the BArtSchV must be brought along by the sellers, and presented to the competent officals at request. |
11.0 | The animals may be taken out of their containers only in justified cases and in the presence of their owner. Sexing by means of probes is absolutely prohibited. |
12.0 | The containers must not be knocked at or shaken. |
13.0 | Their sellers are obliged to keep an eye on their animals without interuption. |
14.0 | The said containers must be presented at average table level, i.e. approx. 70 cm above the floor. |
15.0 | Mammals must have suitable substrate, hideaways, water and food. |
16.0 | The cages destined for food animals must be spacious enough to provide sufficient room (both surface and height) for any inmate. As far as vertebrates are concerned, approx. 50% of the total surface area must remain available. |
17.0 | Rodents may be offered only if they are completely independent on their parents, Live naked mice and rats, one-day-old chickens, naked mice and other "torture breedings" must not be offered. |
- Special Conditions for People Offering Venomous Species - |
18.0 | These animals may be sold to children younger than 16 years only with the consent of the parents. Also persons younger 18 years, must not enter the room destined for venomous species. |
19.0 | There is a strict ban on smoking in any room where live animals are exhibited. |
20.0 | In the room destined for venomous species, any manipulation with animals is strictly probited. |
21.0 | The containers with poisonous animals must be secured against unintentional opening (e.g. if they accidentially drop to the floor). |
22.0 | Purchased vernomous animals must not be taken along across the fair but have to be deposited at the seller or at the information centre. The exhibitors are obliged to inform their clients on this rule. |
23.0 | Exhibitors who have aroused criticism will be excluded form the forthcoming TERRARISTIKA HAMM. Each single case will be judged by a member of the competent authorities. |
