A road in Illinois' Shawnee National Forest known as 'Snake Road' is being shut down to vehicles through October to allow the safe passage of migrating snakes.
. Some of the snakes and amphibians are considered threatened and endangered in the Prairie State and closing the road helps them cross safely.
While vehicles are not allowed on the road, it will remain open to people traveling on foot – though it’s unclear how many visitors the area gets this time of year. USDA says Snake Road is home to 23 species of snakes, some of which are venomous including rattlers and copperheads, and one of the few places in North America where so many can be seen in one geographical location.
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