S4E5 - YWP Podcast Season 4 Episode 5 - From Panic to Respect - Marik’s Life with Snakes
Published: November 21, 2025
Duration: 55:58
Snakes. Fear. Fascination. And one man determined to change the way South Africa sees them.
In this episode, Gabby sits down with Marik Orrin, better known online as Wild Marik, a snake rescuer, educator, storyteller and myth-buster whose days are filled with cobras in kitchens, puff adders on pathways, and the huge task of replacing fear with understanding.
From heart-stopping rescues to the 2200-kilometre journey he took just to see one dream species, Marik opens up about the world of reptiles, the ethical line that content creators must walk, and the responsibility that comes with...