This Illinois Road Closes Twice a Year for Snakes to Cross

This Illinois Road Closes Twice a Year for Snakes to Cross

Endangered snakes are crossing the road, and they're not following a chicken.

Shawnee National Forest's Snake Road to Reopen May 15 - Reptiles Magazine

“Snake Road” in Shawnee National Forest in Illinois has closed for the annual migration of reptiles and amphibians to their winter habitats in the limestone bluffs, across the road from their summer swamp stomping grounds. The road closed March 12 to  reptiles and amphibians to cross the road without motorized vehicles getting in the way and potentially killing them. LaRue Road and Forest Service Road No. 345 also known as “Snake Road” will be c…