RFK Jr. Posts Snake-Wrangling Video, Wife Asks 'Why?'
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shared a video on social media of himself grabbing two non-venomous black racer snakes by the tails, removing them from the patio of CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz. The clip shows the snakes biting toward his fingers as Oz asks questions. Kennedy's wife, actress Cheryl Hines, is heard saying 'Why?' and urging him to let them go. Internet users reacted with joy, incredulity, and outcry. Kennedy, an avid outdoorsman, has previously posted wildlife encounters, including admitting to planting a bear carcass in New York's Central Park as a prank. Herpetologists confirmed the species is largely harmless to humans even if it bites.
Key facts
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posted a video of himself grabbing two snakes bare-handed.
- The snakes were non-venomous black racers.
- He removed them from the patio of CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz.
- His wife Cheryl Hines asked 'Why?' and told him to let them go.
- Internet users reacted with joy, incredulity, and outcry.
- Kennedy has previously shared wildlife encounters, including a bear carcass prank.
- Herpetologists said the species is largely harmless to humans.
- The video was shared on his personal social media accounts.
Entities
Institutions
- Centres for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Locations
- New York's Central Park
- Philadelphia
- Pennsylvania
- United States