Why you should think twice before killing a snake Bob Clark July 23, 2012 1 min read There are times when it is okay to kill snakes around your home, but many instances where it is not. That’s because snakes are a protected species under Virginia law. WFIR’s Bob Clark has the story. About the Author Bob Clark View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Doctors warn: whooping cough cases on the rise VirginiaNext: Magazine: Roanoke one of 10 best places to retire for under $100 a day Related Stories 1 min read New Cancer Center’s goal is to reduce local mortality rates Denise Membreno August 15, 2025 1 min read Latest Roanoke Valley Healthy Living Index shows progress Gene Marrano August 15, 2025 1 min read Sheetz opens another location in SW Roanoke County Gene Marrano August 14, 2025