The late Steve Irwin’s legacy lives on via his children, Robert and Bindi, who share his unflinching passion for preserving Australia’s rich biodiversity and animals.
However, the similarities between father and son go far beyond their shared interests. Robert Irwin not only inherited his father’s dedication, but he also resembles his father in appearance and vocation.

A young Robert Irwin recently recorded an inexplicable connection between the two on camera, evoking nostalgia and amazement. In touching foreshadowing, Robert Irwin turned to Instagram to share an old video of his father getting bitten by a snake years ago.

The video reminded him of the dangers his father had bravely faced. Surprisingly, fate appeared to play a role when a later video showed Robert handling the same snake and sustaining many bites on his nose and brow. “Déjà vu,” Robert appropriately titled the video. My father and I were both bitten by carpet pythons.” He reflected on the bittersweet bond they shared in his remarks, disclosing that he had spotted this specific snake along the roadside and, despite his best attempts, had been unable to save it. Like his father, Robert kept his cool while dealing with the crisis before ministering to his own wounds.

In recounting the incident, Robert stated that he had gotten too close to the snake, resulting in severe bites. He described the snake’s teeth as like tiny needles, emphasizing the inherent danger they offered. A link to the video can be found here for those who are interested. It is a monument to both men’s unshakeable passion for wildlife conservation as they faced danger head-on.