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Croc Hunter Jr. 'Proud' of First Snakebite

Posted Feb 19, 08 10:40 AM CST in Arts & Living,  World 

(Newser) – It's going to take more than a snakebite to scare the Crocodile Hunter's son out of his dad's footsteps, the AP reports. Robert Irwin, 4, was "proud to have copped his first hit" after being bitten on the finger by a baby boa constrictor, said his mother, Terri. "He said, 'I hope it wasn't venomous,' so I assured Robert I wouldn't actually let him play with venomous snakes." 

Steve Irwin, Robert's father, died after suffering a stingray wound in 2006. Critics slammed his parenting in 2004 after he was filmed holding month-old Robert while feeding a crocodile, but his kids seem to be chips off the old croc hunter: Nine-year-old Bindi stars in "Bindi the Jungle Girl."

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Bindi Irwin, right, her brother Robert Irwin, and their mother Terri Irwin sign autographs during a promotional event at FAO Schwarz in New York, Monday, Feb. 18, 2008. The Irwin's were there to promote...   (Associated Press)
Bindi Irwin, left, her brother Robert Irwin pose for pictures during a promotional event at FAO Schwarz in New York, Monday, Feb. 18, 2008. The Irwins were there to promote their new line of toys and...   (Associated Press)
Steve Irwin smooches a baby croc in this file photo. His 4-year-old son, Robert, seems to be taking after his late dad - after getting bitten by a baby boa constrictor, he said he was proud to have copped...   (KRT Photos)
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