Man Dies After Snakes Bite Him in South Africa
Marius Joubert chose to end his life by having his snakes bite him after being caught for illegal possession of exotic animals in South Africa, resulting in a slow and extremely painful death due to lack of antivenom.
Key Points
- Marius Joubert chose to be bitten by his own snakes rather than face potential long-term imprisonment for illegal possession of exotic animals
- Over 60 snakes and other exotic animals were found in his possession during a police raid
- Joubert died a slow and excruciating death due to lack of appropriate antivenom for the snake bites