The religion trick plays out again.
He handled snakes because he thought the Bible told him he had to and that, if his faith was strong, he would survive and be strengthened. He got lucky the first several times, but to him this was proof that his beliefs were true. The last time killed him. And, what is the message from his church?
Why, that it was part of Gods mysterious plan, that he was called to Glory and that "...Heaven has gained a true warrior.", of course.
And, the insanity goes on.
His body was probably full of enough venom to kill a horse. Dumbass.
Dave