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RFK Jr responds to snake-wrangling backlash by catching rattlesnake

• 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.”