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Johnny Knoxville Bitten by Python During Jackass Stunt
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22:53 - 28:36 (05:43)

During a Jackass stunt involving a pit full of red balls and a python, Johnny Knoxville was bitten two to three times. It's important to have multiple people present when handling snakes in case of emergency, with at least one person for every five feet of snake except in the case of an anaconda or reticulated python which requires one person for every three feet.

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It's important to have someone nearby when handling snakes, to call 911 in case of an emergency.
22:53 - 24:51 (01:58)
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Safety Tips
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It's important to have someone nearby when handling snakes, to call 911 in case of an emergency. For constrictors, there should be at least one person for every 5 feet of snake, unless it's an anaconda or reticulated python, in which case one person for every 3 feet of snake is recommended.

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Johnny Knoxville Bitten by Python During Jackass Stunt
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Selects: How Snake Handlers Work
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Stuff You Should Know
A discussion of the dangerous practice of handling venomous snakes as a sign of religious devotion, including the tragic story of a zookeeper who was killed by a Burmese python while reading the Bible.
24:51 - 26:57 (02:05)
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Religion
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A discussion of the dangerous practice of handling venomous snakes as a sign of religious devotion, including the tragic story of a zookeeper who was killed by a Burmese python while reading the Bible.

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Johnny Knoxville Bitten by Python During Jackass Stunt
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Selects: How Snake Handlers Work
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Stuff You Should Know
This episode discusses the Church of God with Signs Following, which involves handling venomous snakes during religious services.
26:57 - 28:36 (01:38)
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Church of God, snake handling, religion
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This episode discusses the Church of God with Signs Following, which involves handling venomous snakes during religious services. The group was founded by George W. Hensley and prioritizes taking the Bible "literally" by handling snakes and drinking poison.

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Johnny Knoxville Bitten by Python During Jackass Stunt
Episode
Selects: How Snake Handlers Work
Podcast
Stuff You Should Know