Yes, it is sad. It does make me wonder why those that work within touching distance of dangerous animals think they are safe from attack. Not just snakes either. Many animal trainers have been killed by animals that they loved. Look at Siegfried and Roy as an example.Sad, anyone that has contact with these dangerous reptiles knows it could happen but it’s never expected.
RIP
That's terrible news, he was a great asset to the reptile community and provided needed education on reptiles to the general public.A very sad day for the animal industry.
Dingo Dinkleman sadly passed away from a green mamba bite he received a month ago and was hospitalized since.
Not the news I anticipated seeing today when I opened social media, and it’s a humble reminder of how quickly things can change when working with these animals.
Dingo has received bites from different African species in the past, and developed a hypersensitivity to African Elapidae venom.
Once you become this hypersensitive, there’s almost no way to prevent a fatality from occurring.
Dingo is an inspiration to people worldwide.
His videos were always extremely educational and I enjoyed watching his content.
And that friends is why God gifted mankind with the 12 gauge!I just saw a large black mamba a few days ago. We had been crawling around in the brush looking for red duiker and then came out to find him close by. Nasty!
His death also educates the public on the dangers of venomous snakes. Avoidance is best. They are not your friends.That's terrible news, he was a great asset to the reptile community and provided needed education on reptiles to the general public.
I truly believe that these guys educate untold numbers of people on snakes but I can’t help wonder how many people think they can do the same thing and end up getting bitten?His death also educates the public on the dangers of venomous snakes. Avoidance is best. They are not your friends.
I rarely see shotguns in the bakkie or in camp. Not sure why that is but it seems like something you would have behind the back seat or in camp.And that friends is why God gifted mankind with the 12 gauge!
I've wondered about that too. My PH did mention using a 12 gauge to kill an eleven foot a black mamba on his own ranch. Maybe they figure a .375 or .458 will work too.I rarely see shotguns in the bakkie or in camp. Not sure why that is but it seems like something you would have behind the back seat or in camp.
Wow. Very sad newsA very sad day for the animal industry.
Dingo Dinkleman sadly passed away from a green mamba bite he received a month ago and was hospitalized since.
Not the news I anticipated seeing today when I opened social media, and it’s a humble reminder of how quickly things can change when working with these animals.
Dingo has received bites from different African species in the past, and developed a hypersensitivity to African Elapidae venom.
Once you become this hypersensitive, there’s almost no way to prevent a fatality from occurring.
Dingo is an inspiration to people worldwide.
His videos were always extremely educational and I enjoyed watching his content.View attachment 643514
Western Diamondback Rattler.Sad news indeed. I had a very close encounter with a green mamba in Jinja. Coming out of my boma turned to close the door and it was in the thatch at face height. Very quietly steeped away.
Just came out of Texas visiting some friends in Sweetwater. Wife came across this chap I think a Mojave rattlesnake View attachment 643566
Came back the next day and she pointed out where he had been. Looks like snakes only cross the road once around hereView attachment 643567