title: [Requirements for the keeping of dangerous exotic animals].
abstract: The problem of dangerous dogs receives a lot of public attention. However, there is another group of animals that can threaten public security--the group of dangerous exotic animals. In daily routine mainly venomous snakes, spiders and scorpions or crocodiles, giant snakes and snapping turtles are of practical importance. The paper gives hints how to keep these animals according to animal protection and public safety rules.
authors.affiliation: Bayerisches Staatsministerium für Gesundheit, Ernährung und Verbraucherschutz.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Moritz
mesh_terms: D000489:Alligators and Crocodiles; D000822:Animal Husbandry / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000379:methods; D000827:Animal Welfare; D000818:Animals; D000829:Animals, Domestic; D001733:Bites and Stings / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D012449:Safety; D012604:Scorpion Venoms / Q000009:adverse effects; D012605:Scorpions; D012910:Snake Venoms / Q000009:adverse effects; D012911:Snakes; D013111:Spider Venoms / Q000009:adverse effects; D013112:Spiders
chemical_list: D012604:Scorpion Venoms; D012910:Snake Venoms; D013111:Spider Venoms