Twenty years of passion. An unforgettable Sunday.
The Italian reptile & exotic animals market
It was 2006. A group of enthusiasts opened the doors of a small market in a sports hall in Emilia, not imagining that twenty years later it would become Italy's leading reptile and exotic animals event. On Sunday 15 November we return once more to celebrate the 20th Anniversary — and we haven't lost an ounce of enthusiasm.
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The atmosphere of the fair
Since 2006, Ozzano dell'Emilia turns into the beating heart of Italian reptile keeping. Not just any fair: an authentic gathering where animals are well cared for, breeders know every specimen, and you can talk for hours about morphs, genetics and substrates — without anyone losing interest.
Over twenty years, thousands of visitors have walked these aisles: breeders and enthusiasts, exhibitors from half of Europe, families discovering reptiles for the first time, young people turning a curiosity into a passion. Whoever you are, you'll find something that surprises you.
You'll find carefully selected exhibitors offering reptiles, amphibians, arthropods, insects, small mammals, tropical plants, equipment and everything you need to keep them well. Every exhibitor is a hobbyist first, a seller second — if you have questions, you've found the right people.
Our mission is to share the passion for herpetology, introducing newcomers to this world with awareness and knowledge, contributing to the growth of the reptile-keeping hobby and the understanding of native herpetofauna.
Ozzano dell'Emilia is just outside Bologna: easy to reach by motorway or by train, with TPER buses connecting Bologna's main railway station to Ozzano dell'Emilia. A Sunday well spent, less than an hour from most cities in Emilia-Romagna.
One day only, by choice. Concentrating everything on a Sunday means more energy, bigger crowds, less stress for the animals. Come at your own pace and take your time — the aisles reward those who explore them slowly.
What you'll find at SQUAMATA
- Reptiles: colubrids, boas, pythons, geckos, chameleons, lizards, tortoises, turtles…
- Amphibians: frogs, tree frogs, toads, newts, salamanders…
- Phasmids, Insects and Arachnids: leaf insects, stick insects, mantises, spiders, tarantulas, scorpions…
- Aquatic animals: fighting fish, shrimp…
- Small mammals
- Accessories and Equipment: terrariums, cages, heaters, thermostats, lighting, plants, substrates…
- Books, Gadgets and Merchandise on herpetological themes
See you on Sunday 15th November. Welcome to the twentieth edition.
Back to the top of the pageHow to reach the event
The venue is the Palazzo dello Sport of Ozzano dell'Emilia (BO), Viale 2 Giugno n. 3.
By car
From the WEST (Milan, Florence, Padua, Bologna): exit San Lazzaro di Savena, follow Via Emilia towards Rimini. In Ozzano dell'Emilia, turn right onto Via San Cristoforo, then take the second left onto Viale 2 Giugno. The Palazzo dello Sport is a few metres ahead on the left.
From the EAST (Rimini, Ravenna): exit Castel San Pietro Terme, follow Via Emilia towards Bologna. Enter Ozzano dell'Emilia, turn left onto Via San Cristoforo (last traffic light), then second left onto Viale 2 Giugno.
By train
Ozzano dell'Emilia railway station (no ticket office – please purchase your return ticket in advance). Alternatively: Bologna railway station and TPER bus to Ozzano dell'Emilia.
Rules, Fees and Opening Hours
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Back to the top of the pageA look back at past editions
Twenty years of the fair in pictures, from the first edition in 2006 to today: browse the full archive of every edition in the photo gallery.
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Legislation & Regulations
CITES, exotic animal keeping and trade regulations, trade associations: the dedicated section, always up to date, is on our institutional portal (in Italian).