Why you should think twice before killing a snake Bob Clark July 23, 2012 1 minute 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. Share: Post navigation 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 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Data Centers are here to stay; proponent says localities need to get on board Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Orvis to relocate Roanoke operations, retaining 60 jobs Ian Price June 22, 2026
