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. 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 FloydFest25 Aurora July 23-27. Ticket prices go up July 1st Denise Membreno June 30, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City murder suspect in custody following manhunt Web Staff June 30, 2025 1 min read Miss America, Miss Virginia, and Miss Virginia’s Teen talk service, sisterhood, and pageant week in Roanoke Ian Price June 27, 2025