Brian Barczyk

Brian Henry Barczyk (September 6, 1969 – January 14, 2024) was an American reptile enthusiast, YouTuber, and founder of the Reptarium Reptile Zoo and Legasea Aquarium. He was also featured as a star on the TV series Venom Hunters by the Discovery Channel. Barczyk had the third-largest collection of snakes in the world, with over 30,000 snakes, and assisted with venom milking. He was in the band Cemetery from 1984 to 1986 they released one demo in 1985: Called Up from the Grave. He played Bass on the demo.

Early life and career Brian Henry Barczyk was born on September 6, 1969.

Personal life In 1992, Barczyk married Lori Ann Herman; they had two children, Noah and Jade. All have an active interest in reptiles.

Illness and death In 2023, Barczyk was diagnosed with inoperable pancreatic cancer, which he revealed on his vlog. He died nine days later at his home in Michigan, at the age of 54.