Fearless Charlie Parker looks far from rattled as he comes face-to-face with a 10kg snake.
While the youngster’s legs may wobble under the weight of Pablo – a 2.5m boa constrictor – the enormous reptile holds no fears for him.
At just two-years-old in 2012, the pint-sized animal lover was already an expert snake wrangler and was laying claim to being Australia’s youngest wildlife ranger.
Runs in the family: Charlie’s dad Greg owns Ballarat Wildlife Park in VictoriaNot rattled: Charlie Park shows he is not afraid as he comes face-to-face with Pablo, a 10kg boa constrictorSnake charmer: Charlie’s legs may wobble under the weight of Pablo but the snake holds no fears for himSlippery customer: At just two-years-old, Charlie is already an expert snake wrangler‘Remarkable to watch’: Family are shocked by Charlie’s natural ability with the animalsDolittle: Charlie is comfortable with animals of all shapes and sizes, including Junior baby alligator JuniorNatural: Charlie’s proud dad said the toddler’s obsession with snakes and lizards must be genetic
