Robert F Kennedy Jr grabs writhing snakes on a Florida patio
Summary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posted a video showing him picking up two snakes on a Florida patio at the beach house of his colleague Dr. Mehmet Oz. Wildlife officials advised people not to handle snakes, even harmless ones, because they can bite.Key Facts
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was filmed picking up two black racer snakes by hand on Dr. Oz’s Florida patio.
- Black racer snakes are non-venomous and usually harmless if left alone, according to the National Park Service.
- The video shows Kennedy smiling while holding the snakes, even as they appear to bite him.
- Florida wildlife officials recently advised people to keep their distance from snakes during spring because snakes become more active.
- Dr. Mehmet Oz is the head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, which Robert F. Kennedy Jr. oversees as U.S. Health Secretary.
- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission warned that nonvenomous snakes can still give painful bites and urged people not to pick them up.
- Kennedy has a history of close interactions with animals, including past controversial claims about handling dead animals for study.
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