Arslan Valeev, 31, from St Petersburg, Russia pleaded with viewers to call his ex-wife, Ekaterina 'Katya' Pyatyzhkina, as he visibly deteriorated on camera.

18 Arslan Valeev filmed his tragic death on a live stream broadcast in the wake of his marital breakdown Credit: east2west news

18 In the horrific footage, the blogger shared his pain over the breakup, moments after he let his pet snake bite him Credit: east2west news

18 Valeev and Katya pictured on their wedding day before he reportedly beat her Credit: east2west news

18 The blogger later repented and on 21 September publicly apologised to her for his behaviour Credit: east2west news

18 During his public apology, Valeev claimed their sexual relationship had ended in July Credit: east2west news

Valeev - who had reportedly split with his wife after beating her - initially went off camera and a muffled "ouch" can be heard as the deadly snake bit him.

The actual snake bite and moment of death were not shown, but the blogger - a former zoo employee - allowed viewers to see the bite on his hand.

At the end of the footage, he got up from his chair and staggered off camera, possibly towards a bathroom. He died soon afterwards.

In the shocking live stream, he said: "If I die, then I die... I just will stay with you for some time. Just in case - on my mobile there is a message for Katya..."

His breathing quickens, and his eyes started rolling, before his muscles appeared to become numb.

18 A day before he live streamed his death, Valeev announced a special broadcast of his beloved snake, Mamba Credit: east2west news

18 In the disturbing video, the former zoo employee allowed viewers to see the bite on his hand Credit: east2west news

18 While his breathing quickened he read out Katya's number pleading for viewers to call her Credit: east2west news

18 His eyes began to roll backwards as he appeared to fall unconscious Credit: east2west news

"Pass on to Katya that I loved her very much," he said, showing his bitten finger with blood on it.

"Beautiful, isn't it? Oh, damn, how it... Bye to everyone... I can't believe it is happening to me..."

He then read out his former wife's mobile number, before adding: "I'm already dying. Farewell. I would be glad to see Katya. Damn, I'm shaking."

He and Katya were famous for running YouTube channels BobCat TV (about felines) and Exotarium (about snakes) with hundreds of thousands of followers.

18 He and Katya were famous for running a YouTube channel BobCat TV about felines Credit: east2west news

18 Katya and her ex-husband were also famous for their channel Exotarium about snakes Credit: east2west news

18 Katya has not spoken out about the distressing video Credit: east2west news

HOW POISONOUS ARE BLACK MAMBA SNAKES? Black mambas are known for their highly aggressive nature and lethal venom. Widely considered the world's deadliest snake, they can grow up to 14ft, weighing less than four lbs. The serpents are shy, but if threatened, they will repeatedly strike. Black mambas are found slithering through the rocky hills of southern and eastern Africa.

Snake bite victims will usually die within 20 minutes.

18 After the distressing stream, Arslan reportedly stumbled into the street seeking help Credit: east2west news

18 One hospital viewer called an ambulance for him, but medics were unable to save his life Credit: east2west news

18 Describing his heartache, Valeev said miracles do not happen but the feeling of emptiness can pass with time Credit: east2west news

18 Valeev claimed he and Katya had drifted apart long before July Credit: east2west news