Dinkelman went into anaphylactic shock as he is allergic to snake venom.
Dingo Dinkelman, a popular South African YouTube star with more than 100,000 subscribers has succumbed to the effects a venomous green mamba (Dendroaspis angusticeps) bite he received in September. Dinkelman went into anaphylactic shock as he is allergic to snake venom, his wife, Kirst wrote on social media. Dinkelman was placed into an induced coma to help his body to recover, but unfortunately Dinkelman died October 26 in South Africa.
“I want to start off by thanking you all for your incredible support and the love that we have felt over the past few weeks; today is one month since the incident and we have experienced such comfort and love from your messages and prayers from all over the world,” Dinkelman’s wife, Kirst Dinkelman wrote on social media.
“Dingo fought incredibly hard throughout this very difficult period. We know that he was fighting to be here with us, and we are so grateful for this. Sadly, despite his strength and resilience, my beloved husband passed away peacefully today, surrounded by his family, Dinkelman said.
“His presence has brought so much warmth, love, passion, and laughter to our lives, as well as all of those who knew him, loved him, and supported him. We love you, Dingo, and we will always celebrate your incredible impact on each of our lives.”
In additions to his work with venomous reptiles, Dinkelman was also a conservationist, working with pangolins, rhinoceros, the brown hyena and other animals in efforts to create back up colonies in some instances, working to de-horn rhinos to prevent poaching activities.
