伊利诺伊州Shawnee National Forest的LaRue Road被季节性关闭,以便在迁徙期间保护蛇和两栖动物。 LaRue Road in Illinois’ Shawnee National Forest is closed seasonally to protect snakes and amphibians during migration.

从9月1日至10月30日和3月15日至5月15日每年关闭伊利诺伊州Shawne National Forest的LaRue路(称为 " Snake Road " ), 以保护迁徙中的蛇和两栖动物。 A 2.7-mile stretch of LaRue Road in Illinois’ Shawnee National Forest, known as “Snake Road,” is closed annually from September 1 to October 30 and March 15 to May 15 to protect snakes and amphibians during migration. 该地区靠近密西西比河,有多达23种蛇种,包括毒棉嘴、铜头和木材响尾蛇,其中一些受到威胁或濒危。 The area, near the Mississippi River, hosts up to 23 snake species, including venomous cottonmouths, copperheads, and timber rattlesnakes, some of which are threatened or endangered. 美国林业局和伊利诺伊州自然资源部禁止处理或收集野生生物和警告风险。 The U.S. Forest Service and Illinois Department of Natural Resources prohibit handling or collecting wildlife and warn of risks. 志愿者"蛇哨兵"在春季迁徙期间协助游客. Volunteer “Snake Sentinels” assist visitors during spring migration. 专家鼓励观察移徙情况,特别是在10月,以促进对蛇的生态作用的认识。 Experts encourage observing the migration, especially in October, to foster appreciation for snakes’ ecological role. 道路对车辆是封闭的,虽然徒步出入可能各有不同。 The road is closed to vehicles, though foot access may vary.