Partners

Exotenpraxis

Dr. med. vet. Isabelle Zulauf, Dipl. ECZM (avian)

Specialist in small mammals, birds and reptiles.

Exoticus – Zentrum für Heim- und Zootiermedizin

Dr. med. vet. Samuel Frei, Dipl. ACZM

A practice specialising in pets and zoo animals, explicitly including reptiles. The lead vet is a Board Certified Specialist in Zoological Medicine (ACZM) and is currently training two residents towards the same qualification. The full range is offered, from blood work to endoscopy and CT. Reachable for emergencies daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., weekends included.

Tierspital Zürich – Klinik für Zoo-, Heim- und Wildtiere

Dr. med. vet. Maya Kummrow, Dipl. ACZM, Dipl. ECZM (ZHM)

University specialist clinic of the Vetsuisse Faculty. It sees many reptile cases — in its own words, very often health problems arising from husbandry mistakes. The clinic's co-head has researched reptiles for years, particularly reproduction and the disorders associated with it.

Kleintierpraxis Talgarten – Schildkrötenexperten

Small-animal practice in Rüti that treats reptiles explicitly, alongside dogs, cats, rabbits and rodents. X-ray, ultrasound and an in-house laboratory. Consultations by telephone appointment only; advice by phone and email is charged by time spent.

Kleintierpraxis Zentrum

Basic care for dogs and cats since 1997, and since 2007 also a specialist and referral practice for birds, reptiles and rodents. Appointments are made by telephone — the practice expressly does not answer enquiries by email, for lack of time.

Tierklinik Curavet

Dr. med. vet. Andreas Benz, FVH Kleintiermedizin

Veterinary clinic with its own emergency service (linked to the regional emergency service, see website). Reptiles are part of the caseload, alongside mainly dogs and cats. Work-ups with laboratory tests, X-ray and ultrasound are offered regularly.

Kleintierklinik am See

Small-animal clinic on Lake Constance with a 24-hour emergency line. Also treats reptiles — but expressly no venomous snakes or venomous lizards.

Tierklinik Au

Mixed veterinary clinic in the Toggenburg for small animals, pets and large animals, with its own emergency service.

Tierklinik Stockrüti

Clinic for small animals, horses and livestock with a 24-hour emergency service. Exotics are treated daily, mainly tortoises and lizards. Snakes only very rarely and not as a speciality, venomous snakes not at all.

ENNETSeeKLINIK für Kleintiere

Centre of excellence for small-animal medicine on Lake Zug with a 24-hour emergency service, 365 days a year. Dedicated department for exotic and zoo animals with a specialist in zoological medicine (Dipl. ECZM): it treats reptiles such as tortoises, lizards and snakes, as well as amphibians and invertebrates. Appointments can be booked directly, without a referral.

Kleintierpraxis Zur Alten Mühle

Dr med. vet. Stephan Bläuer, specialist in small mammal medicine GST

Practice for small animals, small mammals and exotics with its own reptile department. Treatment expressly includes an analysis of husbandry, because many illnesses stem from it. Digital X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, an in-house laboratory and an inpatient ward. Certified to the Fear Free guidelines.

Tierarztpraxis Dr. Adrian Meyer

Dr. med. vet. Adrian Meyer

Has examined and treated reptiles regularly for more than 30 years – tortoises and turtles, lizards and snakes – without restrictions. In-house parasitology and radiology.

Tierarztpraxis Bruno Lötscher

Bruno Lötscher, Tierarzt

Mixed practice for farm animals, small animals and pets in the Bernese Oberland. Treats all reptiles except venomous snakes, for which it is not equipped. House calls and advice on keeping reptiles, in-house laboratory and digital X-ray.

Clinique Vétérinaire des Tuileries

Dr. med. vet. Wolfgang Uebersax

Veterinary clinic in Bellevue near Geneva that has also treated exotic animals, zoo animals and native wildlife for 40 years. The focus is on examination and treatment; husbandry is discussed in every consultation. No advice by phone on terrariums or on keeping a newly bought animal – that is the seller’s job.

Kleintierklinik Glattfeld

Dr. med. vet. Christian Scherrer

Small animal clinic in Oberbüren focusing on dogs and cats, which also treats small mammals, birds and exotic pets. Dr Christian Scherrer has treated tortoises and turtles, lizards and snakes for around 20 years, with a particular interest in avian and exotic medicine. For reptiles, the clinic offers check-ups, parasite tests, blood sampling and X-rays. Appointments by phone only. Emergencies are covered around the clock by an out-of-hours service shared with Tierklinik Stockrüti (Berg TG) and Tierklinik Lindenhof (Bischofszell); at night and at weekends, one of the partner clinics may be on duty.

SiVet AG – Tierarztpraxis für Kleintiere und Exoten

Dr. med. vet. Ursina Tröndle, MSc

Small animal practice in Langenthal that treats small mammals, birds and reptiles as well as dogs and cats. All reptiles are seen except venomous species. Diagnostics with laboratory, ultrasound and X-ray, but no endoscopy or CT. Appointments by phone; advice by email or phone is charged according to time spent.

VetTrust Kleintierpraxis im Zentrum

Dr. Cornelia Christen

Small animal practice in the centre of Winterthur, close to the main station. Dr Cornelia Christen specialises in exotic pets, birds and small mammals. General check-ups, X-rays, blood sampling and CT.

Spescha's Kleintierpraxis

Small animal practice in Schüpfen. For tortoise and turtle keepers: the practice offers castration of male tortoises and turtles. It is not a practice specialised in tortoises and turtles.

Tierarztpraxis Niederuster

Dr. Wolfgang Zenker

Veterinary practice in Uster with a second site in Rapperswil. The practice treats all animal species as a rule. For tortoise and turtle keepers it offers castration and overwintering of tortoises.

Studio Veterinario Dr. Simone Stefanini

Dr. med. vet. Simone Stefanini

Veterinary practice in Mendrisio. Dr Simone Stefanini treats reptiles, amphibians, chelonians and lizards out of passion, not as a specialist in these animals.

Vetmint Fribourg

Léo Munné, Tierarzt

Veterinary practice in Givisiez near Fribourg. Léo Munné treats tortoises and turtles, lizards and snakes, and occasionally amphibians; for safety reasons the practice does not accept venomous animals. He holds a veterinary school diploma in the medicine and surgery of exotic pets (NAC). The emergency service takes these animals too: the emergency vets are not specialised, but are trained in emergency stabilisation and can call on him.

Zoo Widmer

A pet shop whose advice puts the animals first: terrariums that are large enough and well furnished, with plenty of structure and a good UV lamp.

Aquario&Co

Swiss specialist shop and online store for aquariums and terrariums. Advice, shipping throughout Switzerland and collection in Satigny by arrangement.

Gecko Food Schweiz

Patricia Egli

Swiss specialist supplier of gecko food: Pangea Gecko Diet for species that feed on fruit and insects — New Caledonian geckos, day geckos and similar. Alongside this, furnishings such as magnetic feeding cups plus mugs and coasters with terrarium motifs. On the side, the owner breeds around a hundred isopod species and occasionally geckos; this is not in the shop but can be asked about by email — she then advises personally on husbandry.

AcroPet

Pet shop in Cortaillod with accessories and food for pets, including a terrarium department: terrariums, equipment, accessories and food, as well as reptiles and invertebrates.

AcroShrimp

Breeding and sale of freshwater shrimp and vampire crabs (Geosesarma), plus plants for aquarium, paludarium and terrarium, microfauna such as isopods and springtails, and live and frozen food for reptiles. Online shop based in Cortaillod.

Pumba’s Gecko Garden

Andrea und Selina Aemisegger

Breeds crested geckos and jumping spiders, along with suitably furnished jumping-spider terrariums.

Leopardgeckozucht-me.ch

Kevin Lörtscher

Leopard gecko breeding in the canton of Solothurn since 2021. Offspring go to their new homes feeding reliably, with proof of origin and a care sheet; further breeding groups (viper geckos, clawed geckos, Australian thick-tailed geckos and Madagascar big-headed geckos) are being set up. Visits by appointment.

Hunde-Führer

Jelia Jeremias

Boarding service and dog school holding a veterinary office permit for the care of reptiles. Experience with tortoises, snakes, geckos and bearded dragons, among others. You may bring your own terrarium. Holiday and weekend care is offered, as well as care in the keeper's own home.

druckwas.ch

Jan Stutz

Makes 3D-printed objects, including PLA insects sold at terrarium events such as Terra Expo. Works exclusively in 3D printing and IT — no animal trade and no husbandry advice.

KonoTerra

Daniel Konrad

Natural-looking background walls and complete solutions for terrariums and aquariums, tailored to the needs of exotic plants and animals and their keeping. Builds custom terrariums.

Venusfliegenfallen und mehr

Oliver und Tamara Oros

Propagates Venus flytrap cultivars itself in Switzerland and explicitly sells no imported plants. Of most interest for terrarium keeping are the sphagnum moss and the peat-free substrates: In humid terrariums, moss serves as substrate and hiding place, and it is the usual medium for incubating clutches. The Venus flytrap itself does not belong in a terrarium — it needs full sun and a cold winter rest.

Aqua Design Mühlberg

Lukas Mühlberg

Plans, builds and maintains aquariums, terrariums and paludariums to order, with a focus on long-lasting habitats that suit the animals. Advice on animals, plants and equipment, plus a maintenance and holiday care service. Free, no-obligation quote on request.

Neogard

Tortoise houses, tortoise doors and enclosures for outdoor pens, plus terrariums. Neogard has a dedicated tortoise section under ‘Tiergarten’.

Snakeparadise.ch

Roger Aeberhard

Has kept and bred snakes since 1991, including venomous species under permit. Runs the antivenom depot of the Swiss national group and has taught courses on handling venomous snakes since 2000 — for private keepers as well as for animal caretakers, customs and police. The website sets out the emergency plan, the procedure after a bite and documents for the certificate of competence.

Gila-Nutser

Michael Décosterd

Runs courses for future keepers of beaded lizards and Gila monsters (Heloderma). The training is recognised by the Federal Food Safety and Veterinary Office and also counts as continuing education for animal caretakers. These lizards are venomous and require a permit in Switzerland — nothing goes ahead without a certificate of competence. Courses are held in French.

Vivarium Tablat

Ruedi Bärtschi, biologist

Display facility for Switzerland’s native amphibians and reptiles: naturally furnished aqua-terrariums and outdoor terrariums, plus a natural-garden trail with many small habitats where you can watch the wildlife on your doorstep. Open on Sundays from 11am to 5pm for families and individual visitors; guided tours for schools and groups by arrangement, on weekdays too. Seasonal operation from late April to early October.

Tropiquarium de Servion

Tropical zoo near Lausanne, specialised in reptiles and birds. It has more than 20 reptile species on display, including Switzerland’s only pair of Komodo dragons, Siamese crocodiles, rhinoceros iguanas and Galápagos giant tortoises. The tortoises were first bred here in 2021 as part of a conservation breeding programme. A large part of the park is under cover, and it is open every day of the year. School classes (age 7 and up), companies and social institutions can book a free presentation by the keepers in advance.

Baselbieter Reptilienbörse

Reptile fair in Basel-Landschaft. Next dates: 27 September 2026 and 26 September 2027.

Terrarienfreunde Ostschweiz

Association of terrarium enthusiasts in eastern Switzerland with its own fair organising committee. Dates, venue and registration are on the association's website.