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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Bishop

RFK Jr responds to snake-wrangling backlash by catching rattlesnake

RFK Jr
  • RFK Jr. faced criticism after posting a video on Tuesday, 26 May, showing him handling non-venomous Black Racer snakes.
  • The initial clip depicted the snakes appearing to bite him, prompting Instagram users to accuse him of stressing the animals.
  • In response to the backlash, he released a new video on Wednesday, 27 May.
  • This second video showed him safely catching a rattlesnake in his driveway using a small net.
  • He then prepared to transport the rattlesnake back to the wild, describing it as a “beautiful snake.”

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RFK Jr catches rattlesnake in new video responding to snake-wrangling criticism

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