Here it was discovered by people who thought it was a “serpent with legs,” and who feared that it would “spit fire.” Therefore, they argued, so dangerous a creature must be destroyed.
Wildlife officials are urging Floridians to report sightings of the rare rainbow snake, a nonvenomous species whose population has declined in recent decades ...Rainbow snakes are typically found near rivers, springs, and brackish marshes ... .
The 25-foot-tall "Naga" sculpture is part of a larger installation that will include a mural, a seating area resembling a shipwreck and a street mural ....