Well-known reptile fanatic Brian Barczyk has sadly handed away after spending 10 days in hospice care … following a courageous battle with pancreatic most cancers.
The announcement was made Monday … with the parents at his Reptarium Reptile Zoo paying tribute to their “exceptional” visionary, mentor and buddy in an emotional IG assertion … the place they praised Brian’s skill to the touch innumerable hearts and minds globally along with his fervent ardour for reptiles and wildlife.
They added, “For those of us who had the privilege of working alongside him, Brian’s absence leaves an immeasurable void. As we navigate this difficult time, we find comfort in the memories and the lasting light of Brian’s work. He will be deeply missed but indeed, never forgotten.”
Brian acquired information of his devastating stage 4 pancreatic most cancers analysis nearly a yr in the past … and it appears like he knew what was coming as simply days earlier, he shared an emotional goodbye video.
The reptile influencer as soon as stated … “I’m ready, guys. It was a tough year. It was so painful, the pain was incredible, the sickness was incredible, the treatment was incredible, everything about it was so bad” … whereas additionally thanking his “reptile army” for his or her help.
Brian made a profession out of his love for reptiles … starring on the Discovery Channel’s “Venom Hunters” and kickstarting his profitable YouTube profession in 2016. He had 5.26 million subscribers and collaborated with the likes of Logan and Jake Paul.
As properly his Reptarium Reptile Zoo, he was additionally the founding father of Legasea Aquarium.
He additionally owned the third-largest assortment of snakes on the earth — over 30,000, actively taking part in venom milking.
He leaves behind his spouse Lori and their two youngsters, Noah and Jade. A memorial in honor of Brian shall be held on Wednesday by his household in Sterling Heights, Michigan.
He was 54. RIP.
