Shellby Reyes is among a growing tribe of carnivorous plant growers in the Philippines. Reyes's online carnivorous plant business, Trippy Traps, started as a hobby. He is a professional tattoo artist by trade and owner oftattoo studio in Pasig City. He operates his carnivorous plant nursery and shop in his spare time as a family business with his wife, Mia Claravall-Reyes and their children.
A close-up view of a Trippy Traps box containing Venus flytraps and a mini-garden with a human skeleton figure, as if it was being devoured by the little monsters. The Reyeses are still balancing out their business, including their branding and logistical concerns. However, they are planning to expand their carnivorous plant products and participate in more gardening and plant expos next year. Reyes says that Trippy Traps will continue to thrive with research, patience, innovation, and creativity as its main principles. "Keep on creating, our imagination is endless," he shared.