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Snake!

Location of Hungry Mother State Park in Virginia

Where

Hungry Mother State Park, 2854 Park Blvd., Marion, VA 24354.
Beach

When

June 28, 2025. 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Southwest Virginia is home to only two venomous snakes. Who are they and who are the other sneaky neighbors slithering around?

Stop by the interpretive ranger's table at the beach to have a chat about the snakes that reside within the park and how to identify them. Though snakes make many people uneasy, they are exciting animals to learn about, and they do a huge favor for us.

photo of a Timber Rattlesnake in the forest

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 276-781-7400
Email Address: HungryMother@dcr.virginia.gov