RFK Jr. responds to snake-handling critics with new video showing him wrangling a venomous rattlesnake
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has responded to critics of his snake-handling by sharing a new video of himself rescuing a rattlesnake. The video, posted on Instagram, shows him carefully handling the snake while explaining its characteristics. This follows a previous incident where he was seen with black racer snakes, which raised concerns among social media users.
- ▪Kennedy Jr. posted a rattlesnake rescue video after facing criticism for handling snakes.
- ▪In the video, he explains how to identify the Western Diamondback rattlesnake.
- ▪He emphasizes safety by mentioning the snake's fangs and demonstrates how to handle it properly.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. RFK Jr. responds to snake-handling critics with new video showing him wrangling a venomous rattlesnake Kennedy Jr. posted the rattlesnake rescue video a day after video of him grabbing black racers on Dr. Oz's patio By Brittany Miller Fox News Published May 27, 2026 10:01pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video RFK Jr. shares video of rattlesnake rescue with wife Cheryl Hines The health secretary posted the footage after social media users raised concerns about handling venomous snakes (Credit: Instagram/robertfkennedyjr). NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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