About Nauti-Lass Ponds & Critters
Passionate reptile keepers dedicated to captive-bred turtles and tortoises since 2003
Our Mission
At Nauti-Lass Ponds & Critters, Inc., our mission is simple: provide healthy, well-socialized, captive-bred turtles and tortoises to responsible keepers across the United States. Every animal in our care receives expert husbandry, a nutritious diet, and an appropriate quarantine before it ever leaves our facility.
We believe that captive breeding is the cornerstone of sustainable reptile keeping. By never sourcing wild-caught animals, we protect natural populations and give our customers tortoises that are already acclimated to life in captivity — healthier, hardier, and easier to care for.
About Nauti-Lass Ponds & Critters
Born and raised on a large Wisconsin resort lake, at age eight I would hawk the shorelines and shallows for baby turtles, take them to my uncle's beach and sell them to the tourists. Guess it was a sign of things to eventually come.
After a stint in the military, college and a successful marketing career, I retired and returned to my first love — critters.
We are located in Port Saint Lucie, Florida. Florida's Treasure Coast climate allows us to breed and maintain healthy environments for our animals all year long. Today, Nauti-Lass Ponds & Critters is perhaps the best place to shop and buy a live reptile. If the animal is not bred by us, it is hand selected from one of our partner breeders and in most cases, kept in quarantine for a minimum of 60 days before it is offered for sale.
We take great pride in our company, our commitment to customer service and in the products we sell. Our online store is designed to provide you with a safe and secure environment to browse our current inventory.
We also provide a view and purchase option by vending at the Repticon reptile shows all over Florida throughout the year. Please visit our online store for this year's schedule of shows we will be attending.
Looking to Buy a Tortoise?
Browse our full selection of captive-bred tortoises and turtles — healthy, hand-raised, and ready for their new home.