Explore the science behind the fire snake experiment and see how a simple chemical reaction creates its unusual expanding ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich — Summer is nearly here, so it's time to take science outside! This experiment shows the transformation when a couple household ingredients are combined and fire is introduced.

Have you ever played with the "Black Snake?" It's a firework, when lit, it smokes and creates ash resembling a snake. You can create your own by using a few ingredients from around the house.