A PRIVATE COLLECTION · A LIFELONG PURSUIT
Rare reptiles. Living ecosystems. A considered approach to the art and science of keeping.
Explore the collection ↘01 / BOELEN’S PYTHONTHE COLLECTION
WORKSHOP Reptilium is a private collection dedicated to exceptional snakes and the environments they inhabit. Large, elaborate bioactive enclosures bring the biological and technical sides of reptile keeping together.
Six focal projects connect a fascination with rare species to long-term breeding, careful observation, and a deeper understanding of their lives.
01 — THE ANIMALS
Different origins.
The same depth of care.
02 — INSIDE THE ENCLOSURES
Large bioactive habitats.
Seen from every angle.
03 — PARTNERS THAT MATTER
The companies and people who move reptile keeping forward. Thoughtful products, quality animals, and new ideas that make this community a better place for the animals and the people who care for them.
Thoughtfully designed reptile enclosures that bring quality, function, and attention to detail together. Tamura Designs helps create the foundation for environments built around the animals that live in them.
Explore Tamura Designs
Gary Schiavino and GS Reptiles stand out for high-quality reptiles and a commitment to the animals they offer. We value people whose dedication raises the standard for the entire keeping community.
Explore GS Reptiles
Phenome brings a focus on quality, accuracy, and innovation to reptile genetic testing. Their work helps keepers and breeders better understand their animals and make more informed breeding decisions.
Explore Phenome04 — THE LONG VIEW
Our collection brings together conservation-minded keeping and focused captive breeding. The ambition is to understand each animal more deeply, build better environments, and approach every generation with care.
Species conservation, locality stewardship, and color-morph breeding are distinct endeavors. Each deserves clear records, honest communication, and a long-term view.
Follow the work @workshop_reptilium ↗05 — OTHER SPECIES WE WORK WITH
These unique reptiles broaden our understanding of care, reproduction, and the special adaptations we can provide to help them thrive in captivity.
06 — USEFUL LINKS
People and organizations supporting the reptile community.
Equipment and products for thoughtful animal care.
Further reading, learning, and practical reference.
07 — WHAT’S NEW!
Happenings, updates, and announcements from WORKSHOP Reptilium, along with other topics that spark our curiosity.
01 / UPDATES
Our basins are paired up, and things look promising. Stay tuned to @workshop_reptilium on IG for the latest news.
02 / UPDATES
WORKSHOP Reptilium in partnership with Phenome.com is the first in the world to map the entire Green Anaconda genome. With this information Phenome is developing numerous tests to provide more information on color morphs and much more!
03 / UPDATES
We’re building out our cold room with custom Tamura Designs enclosures for our Boelen’s collection and other species that benefit from cooler temperatures during part of the year.
08 — WHERE TO FIND US
MINNEAPOLIS, MN
Our collection is located in Minneapolis, MN, surrounded by some amazing reptile connections including Twin Cities Reptiles, Snake Discovery, Dave Kaufmann Adventures, Specialty Herps, and many more.
