Snake, Rattle, and Whoa!

Location of Hungry Mother State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Beach
Main Park Address: Hungry Mother State Park, 2854 Park Blvd., Marion, VA 24354.

When

June 20, 2026. 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Virginia is home to only two venomous snakes. Who are they and what about the other sneaky neighbors slithering around. Join us as we discover the biggest secret about snakes...they aren't as scary as they seem. Find out what snakes reside within the park and how to ID them. Though they make many people uneasy, they are exciting animals to learn about and they do a huge favor for us. Make a take home craft about snakes.

Black Rat Snake in the leaves

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