Robert Irwin Reveals Snake Error in ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’: ‘I Never Noticed This Until Now’ | Buobe
Robert Irwin Reveals Snake Error in ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’: ‘I Never Noticed This Until Now’
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The snakes in "Raiders of the Lost Ark" are actually legless lizards — This revelation could impact how fans perceive the scene, highlighting a detail often overlooked.
Robert Irwin points out the presence of ear holes on these reptiles — Viewers can now identify and appreciate this subtle difference between snakes and legless lizards in the film.
The snake pit scene in Steven Spielberg’s adventure classic “Raiders of the Lost Ark” was made immensely less scary thanks to a revelation from famed zookeeper Robert Irwin.
