Western Diamondback rattlesnake
Coverage of Western Diamondback rattlesnake in the Nexus archive.
- RFK Jr. responds to snake-handling critics with new video showing him wrangling a venomous rattlesnake
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. responded to social media criticism by sharing a video demonstrating his handling of a venomous Western Diamondback rattlesnake. The clip followed backlash from a previous incident where he barehanded nonvenomous black racer snakes on Dr. Oz's patio, prompting concerns from his wife, actress Cheryl Hines.
- RFK Jr. responds to snake-handling critics with new video showing him wrangling a venomous rattlesnake
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Health and Human Services Secretary, responded to criticism by posting a video of him handling a venomous Western Diamondback rattlesnake, following an earlier incident where he barehanded nonvenomous black racer snakes. His wife, Cheryl Hines, was involved in both encounters, with the latter video emphasizing safe handling techniques and the snake's identification.