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Freek Vonk

Dutch biologist

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Born 1983 · age 43Netherlands
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  • Age
    43
    Born 1983
  • Known for
    Freek Op Safari
    2012
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Updated 2026-07-21

Freek Jacobus Vonk is a Dutch professor of biology who specializes in herpetology with a special interest in snake venom. He travels the world in search of the most spectacular and bizarre creatures. He has been bitten by a number of venomous snakes, almost lost his arm due to a Caribbean reef shark bite and has housed several parasites in his own body.

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