A certain serpent is slithering to an acclaim to fame in Illinois.
The eastern milksnake is set to become the state's official snake, notching the distinct title under an amendment to Illinois' Designation Act.
According to officials, the snake can be found all across the Land of Lincoln, living in river bottoms, rocky hills and woodlands. It can reach 2-to-3 feet in length, and it has large blotches and a y- or v-shaped marking on its head.Get Chicago local news, weather forecasts, sports and entertainment stories to your inbox.
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