Dual Survival E.J Snyder wiki/bio, wife, kids, net worth.

When the ratings for Dual Survival took a nosedive, the Discovery network decided to change the hosts of the series. In their defense, the strategy had worked in the past seasons. But instead of looking for new stars, the network plucked two of their best stars from Naked and Afraid, EJ Snyder and Jeff Zausch. Both stars were well received and had made a name for themselves. On paper, things worked out perfectly. But in reality, nothing could be farther from the truth. The pair failed to find any chemistry and the series fell apart. In this article, we will take a closer look at the wiki bio of EJ Snyder. Also, we will delve into his personal life aspects like his marriage and children.

Wiki/Bio Facts

Fact	Value
Full name	Errol James Snyder Jr.
Nickname	Skullcrusher
Date of birth	December 3, 1965
Age	58 years old
Place of birth	Englewood, New Jersey, USA
Nationality	American
Ethnicity	White-Caucasian
Religion	Christianity
Zodiac	Sagittarius
Gender	Male
Height	6 feet 3 inches (191 cm)
Weight	194 lbs (88 kg)
Hair color	Black (natural)
Eye color	Blue
Marital status	Married
Spouse	Amy Snyder
Children	Tyler (son) and Kassidy (daughter)
Military service	25 years (1984-2009)
Military rank	Sergeant Major
Military awards	Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal (2), Order of St. Maurice (Centurion), and 40 others
Survival skills	Leadership, building shelter, tracking, navigation, self-defense, trapping, primitive weapons, fire making, water procurement, edible plants
Television shows	Lost (2004), Patton 360°(2009), Naked and Afraid (2013-2021), 72 Hours(2013), Naked and Afraid XL(2015-2021), Dual Survival(2016-2017), Survival T.V. The Movie!(2017)
Net Worth	$1.5 million USD (estimated)

Upbringing & Family

Errol James Snyder Jr. was born on the 3rd of December, 1965, in Englewood, New Jersey, U.S. Born in the suburbs of New Jersey, EJ had a tough time growing up. He and his late brother Jeff were raised by their single mother. His mother undertook three different jobs just to make ends meet. Errol barely talks about his father and little is known about him. On the other hand, Errol’s brother Jeff passed away in 1986, Just before Errol’s 22nd birthday. EJ attended Ranger School and received his first survival training. He later attended the Army Survival school and started working as a survival expert.

Life in the Army

EJ decided to join the army when he was just 19 years of age. This was back in 1984. EJ served for 25 years in the army and during which, EJ served the infantry and was also a part of the airborne units. EJ was deployed in the 1991 Gulf War and was a part of the 2004 Operation: Iraqi Freedom. During his time in the Army, Ej was nicknamed the “Skullcrusher.” Over the years, EJ served as the Survival and Tracking Instructor, Drill Sergeant, and Ranger Instructor. During his army days, EJ was often brought in to advise on leadership, building shelter, Tracking, navigation, self-defense, trapping, and the use of primitive weapons.

Back home

Errol retired from the army in 2009 but quickly started making a name for himself through TV shows. He made his first appearance in Patton 360 (2009) which attempted to uncover the life of the military icon, George S. Patton. He then starred in two reality TV series, Naked and Afraid and Dual Survival. EJ paired up with Kellie Nightlinger for the second episode of the very first season. The pair had to survive in Tanzania’s Serengeti Plain. The episode aired on the 30th of June, 2013, and was titled, Terror in Tanzania.

Dual Survival

EJ was greeted with rave reviews from fans and critics alike. Everyone was impressed with EJ’s quick thinking and skills to put the thinking into action. So when the ratings of Dual Survival started going down, EJ was called into action. He had to pair up with another Naked and Afraid survivor, Jeff Zausch. Even though great things were expected from the pair, there was no real chemistry and the series closed shop in 2016.

Naked and Afraid, Naked & Afraid XL:

EJ had a short-lived career in Dual Survival, he appeared on season 9  which turned out to be the last. However, even before he set foot on the set of “Dual Survival,” he was a star. All thanks to his time on “Naked & Afraid,” where participants have to endure the test of nature and survive the wilderness naked. EJ appeared in a total of 7 episodes from 2013-2020. Following a similar premise in Naked and Afraid XL, EJ after debuting in 2015 appeared in 30 episodes until 2022.

EJ Snyder is not just a survivalist. He is also an actor, producer, and location manager. He played Redfern on Lost and Max on Survival T.V. The Movie! He is a versatile and talented entertainer.

Controversies

Ej has also faced some controversies and criticisms during his career. The first controversy is related to Snyder’s childhood bullying. According to his biography on Wikipedia, Snyder experienced bullying when he was growing up in North Jersey. This motivated him to become interested in strength training and self-defense. However, some critics have accused him of being a bully himself on the shows he participated in. For example, on Naked and Afraid XL, he clashed with several other survivalists over leadership, resources, and strategies. He also had a heated argument with Matt Wright. Some viewers felt that Snyder was too aggressive, arrogant, and domineering towards his teammates.

The second controversy is related to Snyder’s scrotum injury. On the sixth season of Naked and Afraid XL, Snyder suffered a gruesome injury when he fell from a tree branch into the swamp. The fall resulted in severe lacerations to his scrotum, which required eight stitches by the show’s medical team. Snyder was given the option to leave the challenge and seek medical treatment at a hospital, or stay in the game and risk infection and the loss of his genitals. He chose to stay and continue the 60-day challenge. However, some critics have questioned his decision and called it reckless, irresponsible, and foolish. They argued that he put his health and life at risk for the sake of a television show.

Net Worth

A wise man knows how to make the most of the situation, and EJ seems to be in sync with the statement. Apart from survival, EJ brings his A-game to marketing. He has amassed over 202K followers on his Facebook page, and 239K followers on Instagram. EJ has set up his personal website, “ejsnyder.com,” where he sells digital courses on survival, one can personally book him to speak and can join him for survival courses. With different endeavors, EJ has an estimated net worth of $1.5 M as of 2023.

Marital Status

EJ Snyder is a married man. He tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend Amy, who has also been featured in Naked and Afraid. The pair has two lovely kids, a son Tyler and a daughter, Kassidy. EJ is close to his children and loves spending time with them.

FAQs

• Q: Is EJ Snyder a retired US Army combat veteran?
• A: Yes.
• Q: Was EJ Snyder born in Englewood, New Jersey?
• A: Yes.
• Q: Did EJ Snyder fight in the Gulf War and the Iraq War?
• A: Yes.
• Q: Did EJ Snyder receive two Bronze Stars and the Legion of Merit for his military service?
• A: Yes.
• Q: Is EJ Snyder’s nickname “Skullcrusher”?
• A: Yes.
• Q: Did EJ Snyder appear on the show Lost as Redfern?
• A: Yes.
• Q: Did EJ Snyder appear on Naked and Afraid for the first time in 2013?
• A: Yes.
• Q: Did EJ Snyder survive for three weeks in Tanzania with partner Kellie Nightlinger on Naked and Afraid?
• A: Yes
• Q: Did EJ Snyder compete for $100,000 in the Fijian jungle on 72 Hours?
• A: Yes.
• Q: Did EJ Snyder become the first man to successfully complete two challenges on Naked and Afraid?
• A: Yes.
• Q: Did EJ Snyder appear on Naked and Afraid XL for the first time in 2015?
• A: Yes.
• Q: Did EJ Snyder host the ninth season of Dual Survival with Jeff Zausch?
• A: Yes.
• Q: Did EJ Snyder take the leading role of Max in Survival T.V. The Movie!?
• A: Yes.
• Q: Did EJ Snyder compete on Naked and Afraid XL again in 2021 in the Atchafalaya Basin of Louisiana?
• A: Yes.
• Q: Does EJ Snyder live in Fayetteville, North Carolina?
• A: Yes.
• Q: Does EJ Snyder offer live events and survival training on his website?
• A: Yes.
• Q: Does EJ Snyder sell survival gear, such as knives, backpacks, and first aid kits, on his website?
• A: Yes.
• Q: Does EJ Snyder have online courses on survival and outdoor skills on his website?
• A: Yes.
• Q: Is EJ Snyder affiliated with Ironhawk Financial, a company that provides medical kits with emergency prescriptions?
• A: Unknown.
• Q: Is EJ Snyder’s mountain predator knife priced at $399.99 on his website?
• A: Yes.
• Q: Is EJ Snyder interested in strength training and self-defense?
• A: Yes.
• Q: Does EJ Snyder enjoy camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, and trapping?
• A: Yes.
• Q: Does EJ Snyder like to travel, read, and go to the gym?
• A: Yes.
• Q: Is EJ Snyder a motivational speaker and a volunteer for veteran and charity causes?
• A: Yes.
• Q: Is EJ Snyder a fan of Tom Cruise and Jennifer Lawrence?
• A: Yes.
• Q: Does EJ Snyder have a preference for Italian and Mexican food?
• A: Yes.