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 “distinctive” visionary, mentor and pal in an emotional IG assertion … the place they praised Brian’s skill to the touch innumerable hearts and minds globally together with his fervent ardour for reptiles and wildlife.

They added, “For these of us who had the privilege of working alongside him, Brian’s absence leaves an immeasurable void. As we navigate this tough time, we discover consolation within the reminiscences and the lasting mild of Brian’s work. He might be deeply missed however certainly, by no means forgotten.”

Brian acquired information of his devastating stage 4 pancreatic most cancers analysis nearly a 12 months 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 am prepared, guys. It was a troublesome 12 months. It was so painful, the ache was unimaginable, the illness was unimaginable, the therapy was unimaginable, every thing about it was so dangerous” … whereas additionally thanking his “reptile military” for his or her assist.

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 planet — 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 might be held on Wednesday by his household in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

He was 54. RIP.