VETERINARIAN-LED · REPTILE HEALTH REGISTRY · EUROPE
REPTILE SCREENING

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ERHR offers PCR screening for reptiles. Select your reptile below to see the relevant testing options.

Ordering is currently open for snakes (pythons and boas). Owners of other reptiles can join the interest list.

Included in the price

  • Sampling kit with oral swab, sample tube, zip bag and disposable gloves
  • Step-by-step sampling instructions
  • One unique Sample ID per animal
  • One PCR test per animal performed by an external veterinary laboratory
  • Prepaid UPS return shipment to the laboratory
  • English PDF test report with a QR code for public verification

An additional PCR test on the same sample can be added. Shipping of the kit to you is calculated separately at checkout.

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What reptile are you testing?

Testing for bearded dragons cannot be ordered yet

In its first phase, ERHR offers PCR screening of snakes only. Sign up if you would like to hear when relevant tests become available. No kit is sent and no payment is taken.

Learn about relevant diseases

Testing is not currently available through ERHR.

  • Adenovirus

    Agamid adenovirus can occur in bearded dragons, including those without obvious signs. Screening may be relevant when introducing animals, before breeding or before sale.

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  1. Place your order

    Choose the analyses and animals, then pay by card or MobilePay

  2. Collect and return the samples

    Use one labelled oral swab per animal and follow the return instructions

  3. Receive the test result

    Typically within 7 days after the laboratory receives the sample

Good to know about the test result

A negative PCR result applies only to the sample examined and the analyses selected; it is not a general statement that the animal is free from disease.