Robert Irwin is able to present his snake.
The 21-year-old son of late “Crocodile Hunter” star Steve Irwin stripped all the way down to his briefs in new adverts for Australian underwear model Bonds.
Robert went shirtless for the daring photograph shoot, baring his abs in nothing however pairs of variously coloured boxers.
He additionally posed with snakes and even venomous spiders for Bonds’ aptly titled “Made for Down Below” marketing campaign, which debuted Wednesday forward of the corporate’s US launch.
Regardless of being recognized for his good-guy picture, the younger conservationist shared that he didn’t hesitate when requested to seem within the adverts.
“It was a reasonably quick sure,” he advised Individuals with fun.
Robert, who made his runway debut final yr, defined that he’s “making an attempt to do as many alternative and random thrilling issues” at this level in his life — even ones that make him “a bit bit nervous.”
He was additionally A-OK with harmful reptiles becoming a member of him on set, telling the journal, “I’ve spent my life wrangling crocs and snakes and rescuing animals. And so to function a bit slice of that pleasure on this new marketing campaign, mate, it has been a lot enjoyable. I imply, I’m surrounded by spiders and snakes — besides [this time] I’m in my lingerie. That’s the one distinction.”
To organize for the shoot, the zookeeper added some additional sit-ups and sprints to his common exercise routine along with slicing again on consuming carbs.
“I’m representing Australia!” he famous. “So I wished to look my finest and to really feel my finest and simply really feel actually assured.”
Robert joked that his father, who died at age 44 in 2006 from a stingray damage, in all probability would have shouted “a number of ‘Crikeys’” if he have been nonetheless right here to see the photographs.
“My household are so supportive; I simply love them a lot,” he enthused. “They’re the strong basis to every part I do and what we’re doing collectively.”
