Florida Influencer David Orin Turns Near-Death Rattlesnake Bite into Viral Internet Moment

David Orin, a Florida-based social media influencer, has gone viral for his unexpected sense of humor and internet-savvy attitude after surviving a life-threatening encounter with a diamondback rattlesnake.

Orin, 24, was bitten on his lower leg while hiking and immediately realized the severity of the situation. His calm, albeit unconventional, reaction to the bite has captivated the internet. “I just looked down and thought, ‘Dang it, this is really bad,'” he recounted. “My whole body went numb from head to toe. But then I thought, if I’m going out, at least it’ll make a good meme.”

Despite the dire circumstances, Orin managed to joke with bystanders and even told the snake “good game” (or “gg”) before being rushed to the hospital. “It was my way of making peace with the situation,” he later explained.

Orin’s condition was critical upon arrival, requiring a staggering 88 vials of antivenom. After two weeks in the ICU and countless hours of care, doctors have miraculously stabilized him, though his recovery is far from over. “I still can’t move my ankle, but hey, I’m alive,” Humphlett quipped from his hospital bed.

Social media has exploded with memes and tributes, celebrating his humor and resilience. “The meme game waits for no man—even if he’s on the brink of death,” one fan tweeted.

Orin’s experience has also highlighted the dangers of rattlesnakes in Florida, with wildlife experts emphasizing caution in areas where the snakes are common. But for now, the influencer is focusing on his recovery—and his next big post.

“I might be cooked, but the meme lives on,” Orin joked. “Guess I’ve got my comeback story in the bag.”

@davidorin

i got bitten by an eastern diamondback rattlesnake 10 days ago now. been in the MICU ever sense. GoFundMe is in my bio. anything helps #rattlesnake #animals #davidorin

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Doctors expect a full recovery with time and physical therapy. Meanwhile, Orin is already brainstorming new content for his channel, promising his followers he’ll return with more of the humor and grit that made him a viral sensation.