Customized for you.
Where do we service?
Our primary service zone is located within 25 miles of central Rutland, VT!
However, we will travel to you! We charge $0.75 per mile for locations outside of our typical service zone, up to 100 miles!
(For travel over 100 miles from our primary service zone, fees may vary.)
Primary Service Zone
Our services
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Reptile Encounter
Meet, interact, and learn about various reptiles and amphibians! Perhaps you're looking to bring a bit of the wild to a personal, company, or community event! Or maybe you’re a school looking to teach kids what it means to be a reptile.
Our shows are perfect for any age group and can be customized and tailored to your needs!
Contact us below to reach out and begin tailoring your experience!
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Reptile/amphibian Boarding
We provide a clean, comfortable, and secure environment for your reptile while you're away.
Whether you're traveling or having guests who aren’t fond of reptiles, we’re here to help. Let us give you peace of mind knowing your scaly pet is in good hands.
Whatever the reason, contact us for all your reptile boarding needs!
our Pricing
Reptile EncounterS
Basic Birthday Package; $125
60 Minutes
5 Ambassadors of your choice
1 Premium Ambassador of your choice
Interaction opportunities
5 Reptile stickers
Interactive Q&A
Premium Birthday Package; $250
120 Minutes
10 Ambassadors of your choice
2 Premium Ambassadors of your choice
Interaction opportunities
10 Reptile Stickers
Interactive Q&A
Event Package; $150
90 Minutes
7 Ambassadors of your choice
1 Premium Ambassador of your choice
Interaction opportunities
Interactive Q&A
Classroom Package; $150
60 Minutes
4 Ambassadors of your choice
2 Premium Ambassadors of your choice
Custom-made slide show
Custom Educational Topics
Interaction opportunities
Interactive Q&A
Assembly Package; $250
90 Minutes
7 Ambassadors of your choice
3 Premium Ambassadors of your choice
Custom-made slide show
Custom educational Topics
Limited interaction opportunities
Interactive Q&A
Online Package (via Zoom); $100
60 Minutes
7 Ambassadors of your choice
1 Premium Ambassador of your choice
Custom Educational Topics
Aquatic Observation!
Interactive Q&A
Add-Ons
Additional Ambassador; $20/ea
Additional Premium Ambassador; $40/ea
Reptile Stickers; $1/ea
Extra Time; $1/minute
Have Something Different in Mind?
Have something that doesn’t quite fit with any of our packages?
Feel free to reach out to us at Captainaquaticsfs@gmail.com to create a quote for a custom experience!
Reptile Boarding
Liability & emergency care release
All clients must sign a liability release before boarding and payment. This release acknowledges that while attentitive and appropriate care will be given, we cannot be held liable for diseases, injuries, or death that may occur during boarding.
In the event of a medical emergency for your animal, we will attempt to contact you. If we can not reach you, we will be authorized to take action on your behalf, up to and including veterinary care that you will be responsible for paying. A signed emergency care form will be required.
Small Herp Boarding; $15 / Day
Leopard Geckos, Crested Geckos, Baby Bearded Dragons, Snakes under 3 feet, Tree frogs, Pacman Frogs, Toads, etc.
Medium Herp Boarding; $20 / Day
Bearded Dragons, Skinks, Uromaystx, Red Foot tortoises, Snakes 3-5 feet, etc.
Large Herp Boarding; $30 / Day
Tegus, Monitors, Snakes over 5 feet, etc.
Boarding Policies
Abandonment Clause
If you are more than 14 days past your scheduled pickup date, and we have not received any communication from you or an authorized person, your animal will be considered surrendered to the facility.
We will then reserve the right to make decisions regarding its care, placement, and potential rehoming.
Furthermore, the Abandonment Protection Deposit will be forfeited and put towards the care of your animal. For more details on this please see “Payment, Fees, and Scheduling”.
health & care
Your animal must be in good health to be boarded, we reserve the right to refuse any animal that appears sick, injured, or infested.
We will do a health screening at time of boarding, please allow up to 15 minutes for this screening.
Your animal must come with food and detailed care and feeding instructions. If your animal does not come with food, or it requires live food that will have to be restocked, a surcharge will apply.
payment, fees, and scheduling
For all boarding inquiries, please contact us through our website, Facebook, or email us directly at captainaquaticsfs@gmail.com
Payment in full and the APD are due at the time of drop off.
APD (Abandonment Protection Deposit) is a $50-$100 (depending on the animal’s size) fully refundable deposit that will be used in case of abandonment to care for your animal. This deposit will be refunded at time of pickup.
