Brian Barczyk (born 6 September 1967, Age: 54 years old) is an American animal vlogger, YouTuber, social media star, TV star, internet personality, video creator, and public figure who hails from Detroit, Michigan, United States of America. He is best known for his YouTube channels, SnakeBytesTV and Brian, where he showcases his passion for reptiles and other animals.
He is also the founder of the Reptile Army community and the owner of The Reptarium, a reptile zoo in Utica, Michigan. He has appeared on Discovery Channel’s series Venom Hunters, where he hunted venomous snakes for their venom. He has also written a book called The Small Animal Tour, which chronicles his adventures with exotic animals.
Early Life and Education
Brian Barczyk was born on September 6, 1969, in Detroit, Michigan. He grew up with a love for animals, especially reptiles. He got his first snake, a garter snake when he was two years old, and he started breeding snakes when he was 15.
He attended Macomb Community College, where he studied biology and business. He dropped out of college to pursue his dream of working with reptiles full-time.
Brian Barczyk Wiki/Bio
| Name | Brian Barczyk |
| Birth Date | September 6, 1969 |
| Birth Place | Detroit, Michigan, USA |
| Age | 54 years old (as of January 2024) |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Occupation | Animal Vlogger, YouTuber, Social Media Star, TV Star, Internet Personality, Video Creator, and Public Figure |
| Education | Macomb Community College (dropped out) |
| Net Worth | $6 million (as of January 2024) |
| Spouse | Lori Barczyk |
| Children | Noah and Jade |
| Height | 1.8 m (5 feet 11 inches) |
| Weight | 76 kg (167 lbs) |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Tattoo | Snake on arm |
| Cancer | Pancreatic cancer (diagnosed in March 2023, declared cancer-free in December 2023) |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Caucasian |
| Religion | Christian |
| Social Media Links | Instagram: snakebytestv Twitter: SnakeBytesTV Wikipedia: Brian_Barczyk Youtube: @BrianBarczyk |
| Homepage | newsunzip.com |
Career and Achievements
Brian Barczyk started his YouTube career in 2008 when he launched his channel SnakeBytesTV. The channel features videos of him and his crew handling, feeding, breeding, and educating viewers about various reptiles, such as snakes, lizards, crocodiles, turtles, and more.
The channel has over 2.5 million subscribers and over 600 million views as of January 2024. Some of his most popular videos include “World’s Largest Snake! Giant Anaconda”, “Feeding All My Pets In One Video”, and “I Got Bit By A Giant Lizard”.
In 2014, he launched his second channel, Brian, where he posts daily vlogs of his life with his family and animals. The channel also documents his journey of building his dream aquarium, Legasea, which will feature a 25,000-gallon stingray tank, a 2,500-gallon shark tank, a koi pond, a turtle pond, and more. The channel has over 5.1 million subscribers and over 1.3 billion views as of January 2024. Some of his most popular videos include “My Cancer Is Getting Much Worse! Now What?”, “I’m Selling All My Snakes!”, and “We Built A Giant Tree Out Of Concrete For My Aquarium!”.
Height, Weight & Physical Stats
According to various sources, Barczyk’s height is 1.8 m (5 feet 11 inches) and his weight is 76 kg (167 lbs). He has brown hair and blue eyes. He has a tattoo of a snake on his arm, which he got when he was 18 years old. He has also been bitten by snakes over 100 times, including venomous ones. He has also been bitten by a crocodile, a monitor lizard, and a snapping turtle.
Cancer
In March 2023, Brian announced that he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. He underwent surgery and chemotherapy and announced in December 2023 that he was cancer-free. He has been open about his health struggles and his gratitude for his family, friends, and fans who supported him throughout his journey. He also expressed his determination to never give up and to beat the odds.
Nationality, Ethnicity & Religion
Brian was born in Detroit, Michigan, in the United States of America. He holds an American nationality. He belongs to the Caucasian ethnic group. He is a Christian who follows the traditions of his religion.
Social Media Influencer
In addition to YouTube, Brian Barczyk is also active on other social media platforms, such as Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and Facebook. He has over 1.1 million followers on Instagram, where he posts photos and videos of his animals and aquarium. He has over 140,000 followers on Twitter, where he interacts with his fans and shares updates on his projects. He has over 4.4 million followers on TikTok, where he posts short clips of his animals and aquarium. He has over 1.3 million followers on Facebook, where he posts live videos and news articles related to reptiles and conservation.
Brian is also the founder of the Reptile Army community, which aims to unite reptile lovers and spread awareness and education about these amazing creatures. The community has a website, a YouTube channel, and a merchandise line, which features clothing, accessories, and stickers with reptile-themed designs. The community also supports various reptile-related charities and organizations, such as USARK, Save The Snakes, and CrocFest.
Zoo Owner
Brian is also the owner of The Reptarium, a reptile zoo that he opened in 2018 in Utica, Michigan. The zoo houses over 300 reptiles and amphibians, including a two-headed snake, a giant lizard, a crocodile monitor, a dwarf caiman, and more. The zoo offers various experiences for visitors, such as feeding, holding, and interacting with the animals, as well as hosting birthday parties, events, and educational programs. The zoo also has a podcast studio, where Brian and his guests talk about reptiles and other topics.
Barczyk has also ventured into other media, such as television and books. He was one of the stars of Discovery Channel’s series Venom Hunters, which aired in 2016. The series followed him and three other teams of snake hunters as they traveled across the world to collect venom from deadly snakes for medical research and antivenom production. He has also written a book called The Small Animal Tour, which was published in 2019. The book is a collection of stories and photos of his encounters with exotic animals, such as sloths, lemurs, kangaroos, and more.
Personal Life and Family
Brian is married to Lori Barczyk, who is also his business partner and co-star on his YouTube channels. They have been together since 1989 and got married in 1992. They have two children, Noah and Jade, who also appear on their YouTube channels. They live in Shelby Township, Michigan, with their dogs, cats, and hundreds of reptiles.
Brian Barczyk is a cancer survivor, who was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in March 2023. He underwent surgery and chemotherapy and announced in December 2023 that he was cancer-free. He has been open about his health struggles and his gratitude for his family, friends, and fans who supported him throughout his journey.
Net Worth and Salary
Brian Barczyk’s net worth is estimated to be around $6 million as of January 2024, according to various sources. His main source of income is his YouTube channels, which generate revenue from ads, sponsorships, memberships, and merchandise sales. He also earns money from his reptile zoo, his book, his appearances on TV shows, and his social media endorsements.
Trivia
- Barczyk’s favorite reptile is the green tree python, which he considers to be the most beautiful snake in the world.
- Brian has a tattoo of a snake on his arm, which he got when he was 18 years old.
- Brian has been bitten by snakes over 100 times, including venomous ones. He has also been bitten by a crocodile, a monitor lizard, and a snapping turtle.
- He has met and collaborated with many celebrities and influencers, such as Logan Paul, Jake Paul, David Dobrik, Steve-O, Kevin Hart, and more.
- Barczyk has a Guinness World Record for the largest snake ever bred in captivity, a reticulated python named Lucy, who measured 24 feet and 2 inches in 2012.
