‘Little Steve Irwin’ snatches up snakes, purposely gets bitten for fun
A 12-year-old boy known as 'Little Steve Irwin' is gaining attention for his daring snake-handling antics in the Ozarks. Elijah, who has over 116,000 Instagram followers, purposefully gets bitten by non-venomous snakes to prove his toughness. He emphasizes the importance of knowing which snakes are safe to handle and encourages others to do their research before attempting similar stunts.
- ▪Elijah, also known as @King_Of_The_Ozarks, has gained a significant following on Instagram for his snake-handling videos.
- ▪He started posting videos to prove to his friends that he could handle snake bites.
- ▪Elijah's family supports his hobby, although his mother is concerned about the risks involved.
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US News exclusive ‘Little Steve Irwin’ snatches up snakes, purposely gets bitten for fun By Sonya Gugliara Published June 6, 2026, 8:03 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google His fans say he’s the up-and-coming Steve Irwin. A fearless sixth grader manhandles snakes and purposely gets bitten on his jaw-dropping nature adventures in the rugged Ozarks of southern Missouri. Elijah, who goes by @King_Of_The_Ozarks online, hardly flinches when non-venomous snakes sink their teeth into his flesh. Growing up in an outdoors-loving family, the 12-year-old told The Post his risk-taking tactics that make most viewers wince are second nature to him.
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