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 Goodwill says shop their thrift stores for last minute Halloween costumes – or any time of year Gene Marrano October 27, 2025 1 min read AARP issues warning over new social media “cloning” scam Web Staff October 27, 2025 1 min read AI steps in for candidate during unusual Virginia Lt. Gov. debate Web Staff October 24, 2025