{"id":5231,"date":"2026-04-08T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/reptishop.pl\/new-animal-health-act-2025-what-does-every-reptile-breeder-need-to-know\/"},"modified":"2026-04-08T09:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T07:00:00","slug":"new-animal-health-act-2025-what-does-every-reptile-breeder-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/reptishop.pl\/en\/new-animal-health-act-2025-what-does-every-reptile-breeder-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"New Animal Health Act 2025 – What Does Every Reptile Breeder Need to Know?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The year 2025 brought significant legal changes to reptile and exotic animal breeders in Poland. The new Animal Health Act introduces obligations that have so far applied only to livestock breeders. If you sell reptiles, donate them or breed them even on a hobby scale \u2013 these regulations apply directly to you. <\/p>\n

The end of breeding “on the word of honor” \u2014 new registration requirements<\/h2>\n

One of the key changes is the obligation to keep records of animals<\/strong>. Any breeder who sells or transfers animals must document their origins, date of birth, and history of changes of ownership. Paperless “person-to-person” trading without any documentation is becoming a thing of the past. <\/p>\n

What does this mean in practice? You need to know where each animal in your kennel came from, when it was born, and who you gave it to. The veterinary inspection has the right to request this data during the inspection. <\/p>\n

Reptile chipping \u2013 is it mandatory?<\/h2>\n

The act does not impose a general obligation to chip all reptiles, but animal identification is becoming a standard<\/strong> , especially when selling. A microchip is the surest way to prove the identity and origin of an animal \u2013 both for the buyer and for the control authorities. <\/p>\n

In our store, you will find breeding tags and microchips<\/a> adapted to different species – from small geckos to larger pythons. A chip sewn in by a veterinarian or an experienced breeder is a simple investment that can save you from serious legal problems. <\/p>\n

Biosecurity \u2013 what does it mean for a reptile breeder?<\/h2>\n

The concept of biosecurity<\/em> has so far been associated mainly with poultry farms. The new law extends these rules to the breeding of exotic animals. In practice, it is about: <\/p>\n