Reptivarium is a Kuala Lumpur based design and fabrication studio, which focus on creating bespoke Terrariums, Vivariums, Paludariums and Naturalistic Installations — for homes, offices, clinics, cafés and event spaces across Malaysia.
Our Bespoke Process
01
Design
Architectural planning of the enclosure. Analyzing species requirements, spatial constraints, and aesthetic goals to draft a technical blueprint.
02
Hardscape
Structural foundation using premium cork, ghost wood, and stone. Establishing gradients, drainage zones, and visual flow lines.
03
Planting
Botanical integration. Selecting and positioning epiphytes, mosses, and terrestrial flora to create a self-sustaining microclimate.
04
Livestock
Controlled introduction of primary inhabitants and micro-fauna clean-up crews, monitored rigorously for systemic equilibrium.
The people behind it
Co-Founder
Alex Tng
A lifelong reptile keeper whose first commissioned build set the studio in motion.
Leads design and animal husbandry.
Co-Founder
Vanessa Lim
Asked the question that shaped the studio’s whole approach: build the habitat, not the decoration.
Leads installation and hardscape.
Co-Founder
Keven Ong
Brought the fabrication and technical build skills that turned a hobby into a studio.