Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. caught two Black Racer snakes with his bare hands on Dr. Mehmet Oz’s patio, as captured in a video posted to his X account. His wife, actress Cheryl Hines, was seen reacting with concern, pleading with him to release the snakes as they bit him repeatedly. Kennedy Jr. identified the snakes as Black Racers, a nonvenomous species, though his wife initially mistook them for cottonmouths, a venomous variety. The video, which has garnered thousands of comments, shows Kennedy Jr. displaying the snakes to Oz and Hines, who repeatedly urged him to let them go. The incident occurred at Oz’s $18 million mansion in Palm Beach, Florida, though the exact location was not confirmed. While Kennedy Jr. appeared unfazed, Hines expressed distress, calling him 'nuts' and begging him to release the snakes. The video has sparked mixed reactions online, with some praising his bravery and others questioning his decision to handle the snakes barehanded.
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RFK Jr. Catches Snakes Barehanded on Dr. Oz’s Patio
Health secretary grabs nonvenomous snakes as wife expresses concern in viral video.
By The Unbiased Times AI
May 26, 2026 • 7:16 PM
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All sources reported the same core facts: RFK Jr. caught two nonvenomous snakes barehanded on Dr. Oz’s patio, his wife reacted with concern, and the video went viral. Differences in framing were minimal, with some outlets emphasizing Kennedy Jr.’s nonchalance and others highlighting Hines’ distress, but no major narrative silos emerged.
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