It’s clear that Robert Irwin resembles his late daddy, Steve Irwin, in lots of methods. The 19-year-old wildlife warrior now shares a resemblance with his father that he most likely might have done without.
On Wednesday, Robert published throwback video footage of Steve getting bit in the face on electronic camera by a python snake.
He then compared it to video footage of himself attempting to rescue the very same types of snake from the side of the roadway, just to get several bites to the eyebrow and nose.
“remembrance. Dad and me getting bitten by the very same types of snake (carpet python) years apart,” Robert captioned the videos. “I discovered this python on the side of a roadway, however as you can see, often snake saves don’t rather go to prepare 😂”
Both Robert and Steve took their bites in stride, carefully dealing with the snakes while likewise attempting to tidy up the blood from the occurrence.
“I got a little too close, so he provided me a bite. They’ve got exceptionally sharp teeth like little needles,” Robert explained of the attack.
Robert, his mom, Terri Irwin, and his sibling, Bindi Irwin, are continuing Steve’s tradition of wildlife preservation through their work at the Australia Zoo.
Steve passed away in 2006 at age 44 after being stung by a stingray while recording in the Great Barrier Reef. Robert was simply 2 at the time.
In September, Robert remembered his father on what was both the anniversary of his death and Father’s Day in Australia.
“It’s Father’s Day today in Australia, and I am sending my love to those who are missing their father today,” Robert composed. “I value all the great times with my father and feel grateful to be able to keep his memory and tradition alive ❤️.”
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