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Terrarium basic knowledge*


For anyone who would like to learn the basics of terrarium science or who would like to take a knowledge test in accordance with Section 2 Animal Protection Act / Section 7 BArtSchV, we have the most important areas from our extensive work "Proof of expertise in terrariums" once again compactly summarized. The folder Terrarium basic knowledge is expected to be available in our shop from January 2024.


* Not sufficient for preparation for examinations according to § 11 TierSchG

We are very pleased,


that the new terrarium specialist foldercan now be ordered now. The entire spectrum of terrariums awaits you on 870 pages with more than 1,400 illustrations.


The work consists of two volumes (ring binder).


Creating it as a ring binder has the advantage that if editorial changes are made, only the relevant pages need to be replaced. This means you always have your expertise folder up to date.


You can find all further information in our shop!





Invitation to the 2nd meeting of the VDA-DGHT expert knowledge examiners


The VDA-DGHT Sachkunde GbR invites all examiners to the 2024 examiner conference in Fulda.


To register, simply download the registration form (orange button) and fill it out by March 15, 2024 send to:


info@sachkunde-vda-dght.de



Registration for the 2024 Examiner Conference

From March 31st until 02.04. This year's examiner training of the VDA-DGHT Sachkunde GbR took place in Fulda. All three days were characterized by intensive learning units, at the end of which a total of three written and one oral exams had to be completed. Five participants also had to take the exam to prove their expertise in accordance with Section 11 Animal Protection Act. All participants prepared excellently before the seminar, but everyone was still nervous before the exams. The managing directors are all the more pleased to have six new examiners in their ranks as soon as they have completed their internships. Our thanks go to our assistant Alexander Bonsels and especially to our official veterinarian Thomas Becker. Thanks also go to the Henning family and their team from the “Drei Linden” inn, who, as always, looked after us fantastically. We warmly congratulate Alina Bertram, Lea Hinz, Christine Roth, Lisa Schuh, Johannes Bockstaller and Lars Warnke and wish the new examiner colleagues much joy in their future work.

CoP 19 Panama: CITES - what is new and what holders should do now


Together with our colleague Martin Hohl, we have written a short guide for owners who are affected by the current changes. Simply click on the image to download for free!

Update September 24, 2022


We are very pleased that the area "Education and training for animal owners in the area of aquariums/terrariums" the VDA-DGHT Sachkunde GbR now follows


DIN EN ISO 9001:2015


is quality certified in this area.

The time has come on September 14th, 2022 - then it works sera ACADEMY at the start. Instead of the skills folder, those interested can now prepare for the skills test interactively and online. The eLearning portal can be used with all internet-enabled devices (smartphone, tablet, PC, laptop). The learning offer is initially only available for aquariums. From next summer it will also be available for terrariums.

Update September 12, 2022

We are getting reinforcements and are pleased that Alina Bertram and Hans Alexander Bonsels will be supporting VDA-DGHT Sachkunde GbR in the area of administration in the future. We look forward to a constructive, friendly and great collaboration with you!

Articles on the subject of “Expertise”

Do specialist training actually make sense and who needs such training?
These questions are addressed in the article "Proof of expertise - useful or unnecessary"clarified.
You can download the article as a PDF file by clicking on the field below
Update June 26, 2022
Here is the current list of reptiles and amphibians that are to be included in CITES or reclassified in the upcoming 19th CITES Conference (November 14th - 25th, 2022, Panama): LIST PDF (just click)


Update April 21, 2022
From April 15, 2022, all newly issued certificates of expertise will have a hologram seal. Documents issued after April 15, 2022 that do not have such a seal are invalid. In such a case, please contact the office (info@sachkunde-vda-dght.de)

Update April 20, 2022
We would like to point out that the previous ID cards for holders of certificates of expertise are no longer produced. If lost, holders will now receive a laminated A4 certificate with a hologram seal. A fee of €10.00 is charged for the new exhibition.

Update April 15, 2022
From now on, all certificates of expertise will only be issued through the office. In addition, all certificates now receive a hologram seal as proof of authenticity. However, certificates with a hologram seal will not be created subsequently!

Update January 23, 2021
Lecture on expertise in the field of terrariums at the Lower Saxony Animal Welfare Symposium on March 17th and 18th, 2022 in Oldenburg (Info: https://www.laves.niedersachsen.de/startseite/aktuelles/veranstaltungen/13-niedersachsisches-tierschutzsymposium-205421.html)

A total of 11 specialist centers are currently available nationwide.

Update November 20, 2021:
From January 2022 there will be an overview of the expertise centers and their training offerings.

Update October 15, 2021:
The new examination regulations have been approved and stored as a PDF in the examiners' area.

Update September 7th, 2020:
We are pleased to welcome Uwe Wünstel (Reptilium Landau) and Yvonne Klesius as new examiners for the area of "Terraristics knowledge according to § 11. Both have been experienced examiners for many years and have already carried out a large number of training courses. We are all the more pleased that that in the Palatinate it is again possible to take expertise tests in accordance with § 11.

Update June 10, 2020:
From now on, the specialist training in the area of terrariums (§2) can also be completed as an online course.
Training in accordance with Section 11 in the area of terrariums can also be completed as an online course, although an in-person day is required for these training courses. Further information can be found in the menu under “Online Training”.
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