In Germany, the term “pet” is mainly associated with typical representatives such as dogs, cats and rodents. However, exotic animals are also increasingly being kept as pets.
Exotic animals
Whether it's Nemo the clownfish or Hedwig netherlands rcs data the snowy owl : popular animals that normally live in zoos or in the wild can now be found more and more often in private households. With a few exceptions, you are allowed to keep all kinds of exotic animals as pets in Germany.
Keeping snakes is permitted. Exceptions are dangerous snakes, which must be reported.
You are allowed to keep snakes under legal conditions, but you must report dangerous specimens.
Dangerous species may have a certain appeal, but they are very difficult to keep. Exotic animals need special food, are used to a different climate and often outgrow their owners. We strongly advise against buying such animals over the Internet, as they are usually sold illegally and taken from their homeland for this purpose.