Test a new reptile
For animals being purchased, recently acquired or entering quarantine.
Reduce the risk of introducing an important infectious disease into your collection.
Start screeningERHR
European Reptile Health Registry
Better reptile health starts with prevention.
Screen 1–10 animals in a single order with standardized sampling kits, individual laboratory analysis and verifiable documentation for your collection.
From €49 per animal with volume (€89 for 1 animal) — kit, return shipping and analysis included
Developed by a veterinarianA Sample ID for each animalExternal veterinary laboratory analysis
START WITH YOUR REPTILE
What would you like to do?
Prepare an animal for sale
For breeders and owners who want test results linked to the individual animal.
Create a laboratory test record that you can share with a buyer.
Document an animalProtect your collection
For breeders and keepers managing several reptiles.
Choose screening relevant to the species when introducing animals or managing breeding stock.
View screening optionsI have a health concern
For animals with clinical signs or known disease exposure.
Testing an unwell reptile is different from routine screening and may require a veterinary assessment.
Find the appropriate next step§ 02 — FROM ORDER TO RESULT
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External veterinary laboratory analysis
PCR investigations are performed by an external European veterinary laboratory.
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Unique Sample ID
One kit covers up to 10 animals. Each sample receives its own unique Sample ID linked to the animal and selected investigations.
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Verifiable documentation
Completed results can be issued with a unique code that confirms the record online.
A clear testing timeline
From order to test result.
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Place your order
Choose the analyses and animals, then pay by card or MobilePay
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Collect and return the samples
Use one labelled oral swab per animal and follow the return instructions
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Receive the test result
Typically within 7 days after the laboratory receives the sample
A negative PCR result applies to the submitted sample and does not by itself prove that the animal is free from the pathogen.
§ 03 — PUBLIC VERIFICATION
Verify a test report without creating an account.
Enter the Sample ID to view the registered analyses and current report status.
Enter a Sample ID. Results are drawn directly from the test registry.
§ 04 — TESTS FOR YOUR REPTILE
Choose your reptile before choosing a test.
ERHR currently offers oral-swab PCR screening for nidovirus and reptarenavirus in snakes. Information about other viruses and bacteria remains available separately.
View screening optionsVETERINARY OVERSIGHT
Built by a veterinarian who understands reptile collections.
European Reptile Health Registry is developed by Mark Krabbe, veterinarian and experienced reptile keeper. The platform is designed to make routine testing easier and test documentation more useful when animals change hands.
Mark Krabbe · Veterinarian · Denmark
Protect your collection
Testing is one part of responsible disease prevention. Explore practical ERHR guidance on quarantine, hygiene and biosecurity.
Prevention starts here.
Choose the relevant PCR investigations and order a prepared sampling kit for your reptile. Your animal and test record are created as part of the process.