I've only made the journey to Snake Road twice, once in early October 2012 and most recently in early October 2016. I chose to camp on the shores of the Mississippi River at the Devil's Backbone Campground (perk - it has showers), but several camping areas exist in close proximity to the road. Hotels and motels are also available in nearby towns.

During both trips the weather was colder than desired which resulted in relative low numbers of individuals, but overall a diverse group of amphibians and reptiles were encountered. Another aspect of Snake Road that is fairly unique is the opportunity to meet fellow amphibian and reptile enthusiasts walking on the road.

Below is a slideshow showing some of the amphibians and reptiles encountered at, or near, Snake Road during my trips. All observations are added to HerpMapper.org - an amphibian and reptile citizen science project that collects and disseminates sightings in a centralized database for use by conservation and research organizations. This is important because with relatively little additional effort your sightings can make a big difference for these often under appreciated animals. Check in out!