Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posted a video on Tuesday showing him grabbing two black racer snakes by their tails on Dr. Mehmet Oz’s patio in the US. The snakes are nonvenomous and generally harmless to humans, though they may bite in defense. Kennedy’s wife, actress Cheryl Hines, can be heard reacting with concern and urging him to release the snakes in the recorded video [1, 2].
The following day, Wednesday, Kennedy shared another video on Instagram showing him carefully rescuing a venomous Western Diamondback rattlesnake. In the footage, he scoops up the rattlesnake using a net and a bucket, then pins its head behind the fangs before later transporting it for release [2].
The videos drew attention on social media, where some users expressed amazement and concern over Kennedy’s direct contact with both nonvenomous and venomous snakes [1, 2].
Kennedy’s handling of the snakes on separate days demonstrates his cautious but hands-on approach to interacting with wildlife. The black racers handled on Tuesday are known for being harmless but defensive, while the rattlesnake on Wednesday required careful containment to avoid venomous bites.
Kennedy’s latest snake rescue video was posted Wednesday, indicating ongoing engagement with wildlife this week [2].
