YouTuber Dubbed 'South Africa's Steve Irwin' Dies After Being Bitten by Venomous Snake

Mar. 15, 2025

Dinkelman, who was dubbed “South Africa’sSteve Irwin” due to his similarities to the late Australian conservationist, died on Saturday, Oct. 26 — one month after being bitten.

His wife, Kirsty, shared the newsvia a statementposted to the Africa Reptiles and Venom Facebook page.

“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,” she said.

Graham “Dingo” Dinkelman.Dingo Dinkelman/Instagram

Dingo Dinkelman/Instagram

He was rushed to a hospital and put into a medically induced coma, according to Kirsty.

In a follow-upInstagram poston Oct. 9, Kirsty said Dinkelman was still in the intensive care unit and thanked supporters for their ongoing support and prayers.

HisInstagram page, which boasted 645,000 followers, was filled with photos of close encounters with giant crocodiles and deadly snakes. In one video, he was seen feeding a python to a crocodile.

Graham “Dingo” Dinkleman.Dingo Dinkelman/Instagram

His son Rex wasregularly featured in his videos.

Irwin’s widow,Terri, and his children,Bindiand Robert, have continued his conservation mission.

source: people.com