Wife of Stellenbosch snake catcher: ‘He died in my arms’

Condolences continue to stream in for the friends and family of Stellenbosch vet technician and snake catcher, Rico Pentz, who tragically died on Sunday after being bitten by a Cape cobra, as reported by The South African website.

He was 39.

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Pentz was on a call-out when he was bitten.

He was rushed to hospital where he died.

The father-of-three founded Helderberg Wildlife Rescue and worked at non-profit wildlife conservation organisation Eagle Encounters situated at Spier Estate in Stellenbosch.

RICO PENTZ WAS ALSO BITTEN IN 2018

According to the Cape Talk website, Pentz was bitten by a Puff Adder in 2018, which resulted in him requiring skin grafts which he covered with a tattoo.

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Pentz’s wife Eva Nelipot Freedom paid an emotional tribute to her husband on her Facebook page, describing how he passed away in her arms and how her heart is broken.