Snake Reconstruction (IMAGE) Cell Press Caption This image is an artistic representation of the snake, classified in the Colubridae family, as it would have appeared in life. Credit Jim Robbins, artist Usage Restrictions Credit Required. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.