Volume 29, Number 1 - 2009	Volume 29, Number 2 - 2009
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Volume 29, Number 2 - 2009

Table of Contents

Third Annual HerpBlitz: Grayson Highlands State Park with side trips to White Top Mountain & adjoining streams - Jason D. Gibson
Mark-recapture study of an isolated population of the Mediterranean Gecko (H. turcicus) in Bedford Co., Virginia - Kyle Harris
Field Notes
President's Corner
Treasurer's Report Fall 2009
Minutes of the Spring Meeting 2009
Dr. Barbara A. Savizky Obituary
Fall 2009 Meeting Notice
2009 Membership List

Field Notes

Species	Location	Reason for Field Note
Lampropeltis getula getula (Eastern Kingsnake)	Prince George Co.	County record
Lampropeltis calligaster rhombomaculata (Mole Kingsnake)	Surry Co.	County record
Farancia abacura abacura (Eastern Mudsnake)	Charles City Co.	County record
Hyla squirella (Squirrel Treefrog)	York Co.	County record
Farancia erytrogramma erytrogramma (Common Rainbow Snake)	King William Co.	Confirmation observation
Anaxyrus americanus (American Toad)	Prince William Co.	Reproduction
Storeria dekayi dekayi (Northern Brown Snake)	Fairfax Co.	Size record
Pseudemys concinna floridana (Florida Cooter)	Isle of Wight Co.	Size record
Pseudemys concinna concinna (Eastern River Cooter)	Cumberland Co.	Size record
Coluber constrictor constrictor (Northern Black Racer)	City of Newport News	Diet
Pantherophis alleghanienis (Eastern Ratsnake)	York Co.	Diet
Nerodia sipedon sipedon (Northern Watersnake)	Fairfax Co.	Color Variant
Notophthalmus viridescens viridescens (Red-spotted Newt)	Bedford Co.	Color Variant

Volume 29, Number 1 - 2009

Table of Contents

Second Annual HerpBlitz: Northwest River Park - Jason D. Gibson & Dean Bohon
Results of the Spring 2008 Annual VHS Survey: Colonial National Historic Park Yorktown, Virginia - Timothy P. Christensen
Field Notes
President's Corner
Minutes of the Fall Meeting 2008
Treasurer's Report Fall 2008
VHS 2009 Annual Spring Meeting Survey Schedule

Field Notes

Species	Location	Reason for Field Note
Pseudemys rubriventris (Red-bellied Cooter)	New Kent Co.	Overwintering in nest
Ambystoma opacum (Marbled Salamander)	Bath Co.	Reproduction
Trachemys scripta scripta (Yellow-bellied Slider)	Chesterfield Co.	County record
Trachemys scripta elegans (Red-bellied Slider)	Chesterfield Co.	County record
Chelydra serpentina serpentina (Eastern Snapping Turtle)	Nottoway Co.	Size record
Plestiodon fasciatus (Common Five-lined Skink)	Henrico Co.	Reproduction

Volume 28, Number 2 - 2008

Table of Contents

Herpetofaunal Survey of Chickahominy Wildlife Management Area and New Kent Forestry Center - Susan H. Watson
The VHS is Fifty Years Old - Frank Tobey
Field Notes
President's Corner
Minutes of the Spring Meeting 2008
Treasurer's Report Fall 2008
2008 Membership List

Field Notes

Species	Location	Reason for Field Note
Notophthalmus viridescens viridescens (Red-spotted Newt)	Allegheny Co.	Mass mortality
Pantherophis alleghaniensis (Eastern Ratsnake)	York Co.	Net entanglement
Pseudemys rubriventris (Northern Red-Bellied Cooter)	City of Newport News	Nest predation
Ambystoma maculatum (Spotted Salamander)	Fairfax Co.	Color variation
Ambystoma maculatum (Spotted Salamander)	City of Danville	Reproductive data
Terrapene carolina carolina (Eastern Box Turtle)	Fauquier Co.	Juvenile Mortality
Terrapene carolina carolina (Eastern Box Turtle)	Craig Co.	Cannibalism
Hyla versicolor ( Gray Treefrog)	Loudoun Co.	County record
Amphiuma means (Two-toed Amphiuma)	Sussex Co.	County record

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Volume 28, Number 1 - 2008

Table of Contents

The Cove Survey - Mike Heyslett, Jerry Craig & Jason Gibson
VHS 2008 Annual Spring Survey & Meeting - Colonial National Historic Park
The Weak El Nino of 2007: Disturbances in Life History Patterns and Weather Related Fatalities due to a Warm January - Jason Gibson, Joy Ware & Mark Cramer
Field Notes
The President's Corner
Minutes of the Fall 2007 VHS Meeting
Treasures's Report

Field Notes

Species	Location	Reason for Field Note
Hemidactylus turcicus (Mediterranean Gecko) - Introduced species	Loudoun Co.	County record
Lithobates catesbeianus	City of Danville	Ranavirus infection

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Volume 27, Number 2 - 2007

Table of Contents

Overwintering Behavior of the Eastern Box Turtle (Terrapene carolina carolina) in the Virginia Piedmont - David Ellington, Kelly Rae Ingram, Tiffany Walker and Todd S. Fredericksen
Turtle Diversity of U.S. Army Installation, Fort Eustis, Virginia - James D. Dolan and Timothy P. Christensen
Fluctuations in Mating Activity of Hyla chrysoscelis in Southside Virginia - Richard L. Hoffman
Some Noteworthy Lizard Observations from Virginia and Nearby Areas - W.H. Martin
Discovery of a Population of Scarlet Kingsnakes (Lampropeltis triangulum elapsoides) in the Virginia Piedmont - Steven M. Roble, Gregory N. Woodie and Michael D. Kinsler (Full Article)

Miscellanea

President's Corner

Meeting Minutes

Treasurer's Report

Editor's Report

Lifetime Achievement Award

VHS 2007 Membership List

Field Notes

Species	Location	Reason for Field Note
Anaxyrus (formerly Bufo) quercicus (Oak Toad)	Isle of Wight Co.	County record
Hyla chrysoscelis (Cope's Gray Treefrog)	Montgomery Co.	County record
Hyla gratiosa (Barking Treefrog)	Nottoway Co.	Artificial Introduction observation
Lithobates (formerly Rana) sylvatica (Wood Frog)	Fairfax Co.	Unusual mating behavior
Farancia abacura abacura (Eastern Mudsnake)	Isle of Wight Co.	County record
Sternotherus odoratus (Stinkpot)	Bath Co.	County record
Trachemys scripta scripta (Yellow-bellied Slider)	Henrico Co.	County record

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Volume 27, Number 1 - 2007

Table of Contents

Opportunistic Anuran Surveys in Southeastern Virginia: Looking for Oak Toads, but Finding ......Spadefoots! - Paul Sattler and Jason Daniel Gibson
Herpetological Records from the First Annual Herp Blitz at Fairy Stone State Park and Fairystone Farms Wildlife Management Area - Jason Daniel Gibson and Paul Sattler
The Upland Chorus Frog (Pseudacris feriarum) in Virginia: A Species in Decline? - Carol A. Pollio
Status and Distribution of the Mediterranean Gecko (Hemidactylus turcicus) in Virginia - Paul Sattler, Cynthia Lane and Kyle Harris (Full Article)

Miscellanea

Obituary: Roger Henry de Rageot

President's Corner

Meeting Minutes

Treasurer's Report

Field Notes

Species	Location	Reason for Field Note
Anaxyrus (formerly Bufo) fowleri (Fowler's Toad)	Accomack Co., Assateague Island	Early activity date
Gastrophryne carolinensis (Eastern Narrow-Mouthed Toad)	Franklin Co.	County Record
Hyla squirella (Squirrel Treefrog)	Cities of Newport News and Hampton	City Records
Nerodia sipedon sipedon (Northern Watersnake)	Fairfax Co.	Necrophagy Observation
Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis (Eastern Gartersnake)	Clarke Co.	Early activity date
Kinosternon subrubrum subrubrum (Eastern Mud Turtle)	James City Co.	Unusual feeding observation

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Volume 26, Number 2 - 2006

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Results of the 2005 Annual VHS Survey: Rappahannock River Valley National Wildlife Refuge - Kory Steele
Herpetofauna of Logged and Unlogged Forest Stands in South-central Virginia: Preliminary Results - Todd S. Fredericksen, Ken Graves and Tim Pohlad-Thomas
Observations on Snake Entanglement and Mortality in Plastic and Horticultural Netting - Joseph C. Mitchell, Jason D. Gibson, Debbie Yeatts, and Connie R. Yeatts

Field Notes

Species	Location	Reason for Field Note
Hyla gratiosa (Barking Treefrog)	City of Virginia Beach	Potential City Record
Eurycea longicauda longicauda (Long-tailed Salamander)	Fairfax Co.	Confirmation observation
Hemidactylium scutatum (Four-toed Salamander)	Hanover Co.	County record
Chelydra serpentina serpentina (Eastern Snapping Turtle)	Prince George Co.	County record
Clemmys guttata (Spotted Turtle)	Amelia Co.	County record
Trachemys scripta scripta (Yellow-Bellied Slider)	New Kent Co.	County record/range extension
Agkistrodon piscivorus piscivorus (Eastern Cottonmouth)	Dinwiddie Co.	County record/range extension
Coluber constrictor constrictor (Northern Black Racer)	City of Newport News	Systematic examination
Regina septemvittata (Queen Snake)	Rockbridge Co.	County record
Storeria occipitomaculata occipitomaculata (N. Red-Bellied Snake)	Fluvanna Co.	County record
Nerodia sipedon sipedon (Northern Watersnake)	Richmond Co.	Mating observation

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Volume 26, Number 1 - 2006

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2003 BioBlitz Survey of Douthat State Park: Herpetological Results - Jason Daniel Gibson & Christopher S. Hobson
Errata
Summary of Virginia Geographic Distribution Records and Natural History Notes Published in Herpetological Review from 1991 - 2005 - Steven M. Roble

Field Notes

Species	Location	Reason for Field Note
Ambystoma opacum (Marbled Salamander)	Pulaski Co.	County Record
Eurycea longicauda longicauda (Long-tailed Salamander)	Fairfax Co.	Confirmation observation
Rana sylvaticus (Wood Frog)	City of Danville	City Record
Eumeces anthracinus anthracinus (Northern Coal Skink)	Montgomery Co.	Confirmation observation
Eumeces anthracinus anthracinus (Northern Coal Skink)	Alleghany Co.	Confirmation observation
Eumeces fasciatus (Five-lined Skink)	Powhatan Co.	Mortality observation
Opheodrys aestivus (Rough Greensnake)	Charles City Co.	Late activity observation

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Volume 25, Number 2 - 2005

Table of Contents

Effects of pH and Heavy Metal Concentrations on Amphibian Breeding and Community Structure on a Reclaimed Pyrite Mine in Northern Virginia - Carol A. Pollio

Field Notes

Species	Location	Reason for Field Note
Eurycea guttolineata (Three-lined Salamander)	Gloucester Co.	County Record
Rana virgatipes (Carpenter Frog)	King William Co.	County Record
Hyla cinerea (Green Treefrog)	Henrico Co.	Confirmation observation
Eumeces anthracinus anthracinus (Northern Coal Skink)	Augusta Co.	Confirmation observation
Eumeces anthracinus anthracinus (Northern Coal Skink)	Montgomery Co.	County Record
Eumeces anthracinus anthracinus (Northern Coal Skink)	Rockbridge Co.	County Record
Eumeces anthracinus anthracinus (Northern Coal Skink)	Rockingham Co.	County Record \ Northern Range
Eumeces fasciatus (Five-lined Skink)	Washington Co.	County Record
Scincella lateralis (Little Brown Skink)	Accomack Co.	Confirmation observation
Lampropeltis getula getula (Eastern Kingsnake)	Accomack Co.	Confirmation observation
Opheodrys vernalis (Smooth Green Snake)	Floyd Co.	County Record
Opheodrys aestivus (Rough Greensnake)	City of Hampton	County Record
Pseudemys rubriventris (Northern Red-Bellied Cooter)	New Kent Co.	Incubation Duration
Terrapene carolina carolina (Eastern Box Turtle)	Rappahannock Co.	Incubation Duration
Trachemys scripta elegans (Red-eared Slider)	Hanover Co.	Confirmation observation

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Volume 25, Number 1 - 2005

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Opportunistic Surveys for the Oak Toad (Bufo quercicus) in Southeastern Virginia: On the Trail of Leslie Burger - Steven M. Roble, Christopher S. Hobson, and Anne C. Chazal
Status of the Queen Snake (Regina septemvittata) on the University of Richmond Campus - Joseph C. Mitchell

Field Notes

Species	Location	Reason for Field Note
Ambystoma talpoideum (Mole Salamander)	Pittsylvania Co.	Southernmost paedomorphism location
Gastrophryne carolinensis (Eastern Narrow-Mouthed Toad)	Sussex Co.	Earliest call record
Hyla cinerea (Green Treefrog)	Prince George Co.	County/City record
Pseudacris brimleyi (Brimley's Chorus Frog)	Hanover Co.	County record
Pseudacris nigrita (Southern Chorus Frog)	Sussex Co.	County record
Scaphiopus holbrookii (Eastern Spadefoot)	Sussex Co.	County record
Agkistrodon contortrix mokasen (Northern Copperhead)	City of Suffolk	Mating observation
Farancia erytrogramma erytrogramma (Rainbow Snake)	Hanover Co.	County record
Regina septemvittata (Queen Snake)	Hanover Co.	Confirmation observation
Regina septemvittata (Queen Snake)	Stafford Co.	County record
Eumeces fasciatus (Five-lined Skink)	Pittsylvania Co.	Unusual mortality observation
Pseudemys concinna concinna (Eastern River Cooter)	Prince George Co.	County/City record

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Volume 24, Number 2 - 2004

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Herpetofaunal Biodiversity of the Rice Center for Environmental Life Sciences, Charles City County, Virginia - Jason D. Gibson and Paul Sattler
First Records of Four Anurans from Essex County, Virginia - Connie Grimm
Comments on the Northern Range Limit of Plethodon welleri Walker - Steven M. Roble

Field Notes

Species	Location	Reason for Field Note
Eumeces anthracinus anthracinus (Northern Coal Skink)	Franklin Co.	County record
Heterodon platirhinos (Eastern Hognose Snake)	Campbell Co.	County record
Lampropeltis getula getula (Eastern Kingsnake)	Chesterfield Co.	County record
Opheodrys vernalis (Smooth Greensnake)	Bland Co.	County record
Pseudemys rubriventris (Northern Red-Bellied Cooter)	Prince George Co.	County record
Clemmys guttata (Spotted Turtle)	Cumberland Co.	County record
Terrapene carolina carolina (Eastern Box Turtle)	Henrico Co.	Kyphosis
Terrapene carolina carolina (Eastern Box Turtle)	Henrico Co.	Unusual feeding observation
Trachemys scripta scripta (Yellow-Bellied Slider)	Dinwiddie Co.	County record
Rana palustris (Pickerel Frog)	King George Co.	County record
Gastrophryne carolinensis (Eastern Narrow-Mouthed Toad)	Sussex Co.	County record

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Volume 24, Number 1 - 2004

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Survey of Reptiles and Amphibians in Greensville County, Virginia - Jason Daniel Gibson and John White
Is the Red-backed Salamander (Plethodon cinereus) Encroaching upon Populations of the Peaks of Otter Salamander (P. hubrichti)? - Garth Aasen and Norman Reichenbach

Field Notes

Species	Location	Reason for Field Note
Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis (Eastern Gartersnake)	Fairfax Co.	Document mating ball
Heterodon platirhinos (Eastern Hognose Snake)	Amherst Co.	County record
Trachemys scripta elegans (Red-eared Slider)	Henrico Co.	Unusual habitat
Eumeces fasciatus (Five-lined Skink)	City of Alexandria	City record & breeding observation
Pseudacris crucifer (Spring Peeper)	Cumberland Co.	Early breeding migration activity
Gastrophryne carolinensis (Eastern Narrow-Mouthed Toad)	Essex Co.	County record
Elaphe guttata (Corn Snake)	Fluvanna Co.	County record

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Volume 23, Number 2 - 2003

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Records of Amphibians and Reptiles from Fort Pickett, Virginia - Steven M. Roble, Anne C. Chazal, Katharine L. Derge, and Christopher S. Hobson.
Summary of Virginia Sea Turtle Strandings During 2002 - Erin E. Seney, Katherine L. Mansfield, and John A. Musick

Field Notes

Species	Location	Reason for Field Note
Gastrophryne carolinensis (Eastern Narrow-Mouthed Toad)	Dinwiddie Co.	County record
Rana catesbeiana (American Bullfrog)	City of Alexandria	City record
Ambystoma maculatum (Spotted Salamander)	Chesterfield Co.	Unusual egg-laying observation
Agkistrodon contortrix mokasen (Northern Copperhead)	Pittsylvania Co.	County record
Lampropeltis getula getula (Eastern Kingsnake)	Campbell Co.	County record
Lampropeltis getula getula (Eastern Kingsnake)	Pittsylvania Co.	County record
Thamnophis sauritus sauritus (Eastern Ribbon Snake)	Fairfax Co.	Hibernaculum observation
Malaclemys terrapin (Diamondback Terrapin)	Northampton Co.	Late egg-laying observation
Trachemys scripta scripta (Yellow-Bellied Slider)	City of Chesapeake	Diurnal nesting observation

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Volume 23, Number 1 - 2003

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Biological Diversity of Reptiles and Amphibians in Big Survey Wildlife Management Area - Jason Daniel Gibson and John White

Field Notes

Species	Location	Reason for Field Note
Chrysemys picta picta (Eastern Painted Turtle)	Accomack Co.	Nesting observation & hatchling emergence
Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis (Eastern Gartersnake)	Gloucester Co.	Hibernaculum observation
Storeria dekayi dekayi (Northern Brown Snake)	Botetourt Co.	County record
Cnemidophorus sexlineatus sexlineatus (Six-lined Racerunner)	City of Suffolk	Early activity date
Ambystoma maculatum (Spotted Salamander)	Pittsylvania Co.	County record
Pseudacris feriarum (Upland Chorus Frog)	Pittsylvania Co.	County record
Pseudacris feriarum (Upland Chorus Frog)	Greensville Co.	County record
Bufo americanus (American Toad)	Prince William Co.	Unusual breeding observation
Rana sphenocephalus (Southern Leopard Frog)	Sussex Co.	Late breeding observation

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Volume 22, Number 2 - 2002

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Records of Amphibians and Reptiles from "The Cedars" Region of Lee County, Virginia - Steven M. Roble and Christopher S. Hobson

Field Notes

Species	Location	Reason for Field Note
Necturus maculosus maculosus (Common Mudpuppy)	Russell Co.	County record
Lampropeltis getula getula (Eastern Kingsnake)	Floyd Co.	County record
Lampropeltis getula getula (Eastern Kingsnake)	Patrick Co.	Confirmation observation
Nerodia erythrogaster erythrogaster (Red-Bellied Watersnake)	Isle of Wight Co.	County record
Nerodia erythrogaster erythrogaster (Red-Bellied Watersnake)	Sussex Co.	Confirmation observation
Opheodrys aestivus (Rough Greensnake)	Southampton Co.	County record
Nerodia sipedon sipedon (Northern Watersnake)	City of Virginia Beach	Prey item observations
Regina septemvittata (Queen Snake)	Campbell Co.	Confirmation observation
Clemmys guttata (Spotted Turtle)	Accomack Co.	Confirmation observation
Terrapene carolina carolina (Eastern Box Turtle)	City of Danville	City record
Chelydra serpentina serpentina (Eastern Snapping Turtle)	Pittsylvania Co.	County record
Chelydra serpentina serpentina (Eastern Snapping Turtle)	City of Danville	City record
Clemmys muhlenbergii (Bog Turtle)	Floyd Co.	Confirmation observation
Pseudemys concinna (River Cooter)	City of Danville	Early activity date

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Volume 22, Number 1 - 2002

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Herpetofaunal Survey of Sherando Lake Recreation Area, Loves Run Pond Complex, Green Pond, and Humpback Rocks - Jason D. Gibson

Field Notes

Species	Location	Reason for Field Note
Lampropeltis getula getula (Eastern Kingsnake)	Patrick Co.	County record
Storeria occipitomaculata occipitomaculata (N. Red-Bellied Snake)	Rockbridge Co.	County record
Nerodia sipedon sipedon (Northern Watersnake)	Pittsylvania Co.	County record
Ambystoma jeffersonianum (Jefferson Salamander)	Craig Co.	County record
Ambystoma maculatum (Spotted Salamander)	Fairfax Co.	Atypical color and pattern
Eurycea cirrigera (Southern Two-Lined Salamander)	Pittsylvania Co.	County record
Eurycea guttolineata (Three-Lined Salamander)	Pittsylvania Co.	County record
Kinosternon subrubrum subrubrum (Eastern Mud Turtle)	Fairfax Co.	Early nesting observation
Chelydra serpentina serpentina (Eastern Snapping Turtle)	Accomack Co.	Nesting observation
Rana clamitans melanota (Green Frog)	Pittsylvania Co.	County record

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Volume 21, Number 2 - 2001

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Reptile and Amphibian Survey of Selected Tracts on the Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula of Virginia - Robert S. Greenlee
Turtle Mortality in Powhatan County, Virginia - Jason D. Gibson (Full Article)
Sensitivity of Spotted Salamander (Ambystoma maculatum) Embryos to UV-B Radiation in Central Virginia - Jeffrey Howard and Norman Reichenbach

Field Notes

Species	Location	Reason for Field Note
Bufo fowleri (Fowler's Toad)	Warren Co.	County record
Pseudemys rubriventris (Northern Red-Bellied Cooter)	Warren Co.	County record
Chrysemys picta picta (Eastern Painted Turtle)	Pittsylvania Co.	County record
Scaphiopus holbrookii (Eastern Spadefoot)	Pittsylvania Co.	County record
Bufo americanus (American Toad)	Sussex Co.	County record
Dermochelys coriacea (Leatherback Sea Turtle)	Northampton Co.	Island record

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Volume 21, Number 1 - 2001

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Amphibians and Reptiles of Powhatan County, Virginia - Jason D. Gibson

Field Notes

Species	Location	Reason for Field Note
Necturus maculosus maculosus (Common Mudpuppy)	Smyth Co.	County record
Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis (Eastern Gartersnake)	Craig Co.	County record
Eurycea guttolineata (Three-Lined Salamander)	Middlesex Co.	County record
Ambystoma maculatum (Spotted Salamander)	Rockbridge Co.	Confirmation observation
Rana sylvaticus (Wood Frog)	Botetourt Co.	Large breeding aggregation
Chelydra serpentina serpentina (Eastern Snapping Turtle)	James City Co.	Early activity and aerial basking

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Volume 20, Number 2 - 2000

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A Preliminary Survey of the Amphibians and Reptiles of Savage Neck Dunes Natural Area Preserve, Northampton County, Virginia - Steven M. Roble, Anne C. Chazal, and Amber K. Foster
New Records for Gastrophryne carolinensis in Pittsylvania County - Richard L. Hoffman

Field Notes

Species	Location	Reason for Field Note
Bufo americanus (American Toad)	Isle of Wight Co.	County record
Scaphiopus holbrookii (Eastern Spadefoot)	Cumberland Co.	Confirmation observation
Gastrophryne carolinensis (Eastern Narrow-Mouthed Toad)	Lee Co.	Confirmation observation
Heterodon platirhinos (Eastern Hognose Snake)	Caroline Co.	Observation of harassment by crows
Clemmys insculpta (Wood Turtle)	Clarke-Frederick Co.	Late breeding observation
Coluber constrictor constrictor (Northern Black Racer)	Caroline Co.	Arboreal behavior observation
Ambystoma opacum (Marbled Salamander)	Charlotte Co.	Migration observation

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Volume 20, Number 1 - 2000

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Reptile and Amphibian Survey of Prince Edward-Gallion State Forest, Sailor's Creek Historical State Park, Twin Lakes State Park, and the Boswell Tracts - Robert S. Greenlee and Michael J. Pinder
Copperheads on the York-James Peninsula, Virginia - Robert A. S. Wright and Warren P. Gray
Syntopic Occurrence of Eurycea lucifuga (Cave Salamander), E. longicauda longicauda (Long-tailed Salamander), and E. guttolineata (Three-lined Salamander) in the Piedmont of Virginia - Norman Reichenbach and Liberty University students
The Wood Turtle (Clemmys insculpta) in Eastern Fairfax County, Virginia - Joseph C. Mitchell and John Pilcicki

Field Notes

Species	Location	Reason for Field Note
Elaphe guttata guttata (Corn Snake)	Scott Co.	County record
Crotalus horridus (Timber Rattlesnake)	Highland Co.	Early breeding observation
Eumeces laticeps (Broad-Headed Skink)	Accomack Co.	County record
Hyla cinerea (Green Treefrog)	Stafford Co.	County record
Amphiuma means (Two-toed Amphiuma)	Surry Co.	County record

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Volume 19, Number 2 - 1999

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Amphibians and Reptiles of Beaver Pond Habitats in the Laurel Fork Recreation Area, Highland County, Virginia - Steven M. Roble
Noteworthy Snake Records from False Cape State Park, City of Virginia Beach, Virginia - Gary M. Williamson and Steven M. Roble

Field Notes

Species	Location	Reason for Field Note
Hyla squirella (Squirrel Treefrog)	King William Co.	County record
Amphiuma means (Two-toed Amphiuma)	King William Co.	Detailed habitat description
Graptemys geographica (Common Map Turtle)	Russell Co.	High density locality
Pseudemys concinna (River Cooter)	Caroline-Hanover Co.	River drainage record
Farancia erytrogramma erytrogramma (Rainbow Snake)	New Kent Co.	Confirmation observation
Farancia erytrogramma erytrogramma (Rainbow Snake)	Caroline Co.	Confirmation observation

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Volume 19, Number 1 - 1999

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Checklist and Keys to the Amphibians and Reptiles of Virginia's Eastern Shore - Joseph C. Mitchell
Reptile and Amphibian Survey of the Clinch Mountain Wildlife Management Area - Michael J. Pinder and Robert S. Greenlee

Field Notes

Species	Location	Reason for Field Note
Osteopilus septentrionalis (Cuban Treefrog)	Fauquier Co.	Non-native amphibian
Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis (Eastern Gartersnake)	City of Lynchburg	Late activity observation
Plethodon cinereus (Northern Red-Backed Salamander)	Westmoreland Co.	Unusual habitat
Rana catesbeiana (American Bullfrog)	Accomack Co.	Status on Assateague Island
Thamnophis sauritus sauritus (Eastern Ribbon Snake)	Grayson Co.	Confirmation observation

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Volume 18, Number 2 - 1998

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Records of Amphibians and Reptiles from Fort Lee, Prince George County, Virginia - Steven M. Roble and Christopher S. Hobson
El Nino and January Herp Activities - Walter Bulmer and Mike Cherok

Field Notes

Species	Location	Reason for Field Note
Elaphe guttata guttata (Corn Snake)	Lancaster Co.	County record
Nerodia sipedon sipedon (Northern Watersnake)	City of Alexandria	Mating behavior observation
Chrysemys picta picta (Eastern Painted Turtle)	Smyth Co.	County record
Hemidactylium scutatum (Four-toed Salamander)	Scott Co.	Confirmation observation
Pseudacris brachyphona (Mountain Chorus Frog)	Giles Co.	Confirmation observation
Eumeces anthracinus anthracinus (Northern Coal Skink)	Alleghany Co. - Bath Co.	Early activity date & county record
Chelydra serpentina serpentina (Eastern Snapping Turtle)	Pulaski Co.	Aerial basking observations

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Volume 18, Number 1 - 1998

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Amphibian and Reptile Survey of the Naval Security Group Activity Northwest, City of Chesapeake, Virginia - Michael J. Pinder

Field Notes

Species	Location	Reason for Field Note
Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis (Eastern Gartersnake)	Roanoke Co.	Early activity
Siren lacertina (Greater Siren)	Amelia Co.	County record
Plethodon cinereus (Northern Red-Backed Salamander)	Campbell Co.	Observation
Storeria dekayi dekayi (Northern Brown Snake)	City of Lynchburg	Observation
Elaphe obsoleta obsoleta (Black Ratsnake)	Campbell Co.	Observation
Diadophis punctatus punctatus (Southern Ringneck Snake)	Campbell Co.	Observation
Elaphe guttata guttata (Corn Snake)	Campbell Co.	Observation
Lampropeltis getula getula (Eastern Kingsnake)	City of Lynchburg	City record
Chelydra serpentina serpentina (Eastern Snapping Turtle)	Campbell Co.	Observation
Terrapene carolina carolina (Eastern Box Turtle)	Roanoke Co.	Early activity

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Volume 17, Number 2 - 1997

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Herpetological Survey of Copper Creek - Paul Sattler (Species List)

Field Notes

Species	Location	Reason for Field Note
Carphophis amoenus amoenus (Eastern Wormsnake)	Craig Co.	County record
Virginia valeriae (Smooth Earthsnake)	City of Lynchburg	City record

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Volume 17, Number 1 - 1997

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Amphibian and Reptile Survey of the Massanutten Region - Michael J. Pinder
Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toads (Gastrophryne carolinensis) in Mathews County, Virginia - John B. Bazuin, Jr.

Field Notes

Species	Location	Reason for Field Note
Regina septemvittata septemvittata (Queen Snake)	Russell Co.	County record
Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis (Eastern Gartersnake)	Botetourt Co.	Prey item observation
Heterodon platirhinos (Eastern Hognose Snake)	Lee Co.	County record

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Volume 16, Number 2 - 1996

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Salamander Diversity and Abundance Along Buck Run in the Laurel Fork Area of Highland County, Virginia - H. Steve Adams, Michael S. Hayslett, and Chris Hobson (Full Article)
Reptile and Amphibian Observations, Floyd County, Virginia - Shay Garriock, Melody Kirkendall, and Shawn Carter (Full Article)

Field Notes

Species	Location	Reason for Field Note
Amphiuma means (Two-toed Amphiuma)	Isle of Wight Co.	County record
Chelydra serpentina serpentina (Eastern Snapping Turtle)	Pulaski Co.	Predation observation
Eumeces fasciatus (Five-lined Skink)	Floyd Co.	Late nesting observation
Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis (Eastern Gartersnake)	Floyd Co.	County record
Thamnophis sauritus sauritus (Eastern Ribbon Snake)	Floyd Co.	County record

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Volume 16, Number 1 - 1996

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Hyla chrysoscelis Also Crosses the Blue Ridge Sic Juvat Transcendere Montes - Richard L. Hoffman

Field Notes

Species	Location	Reason for Field Note
Regina septemvittata septemvittata (Queen Snake)	Smyth Co.	Behavior observation
Chelydra serpentina serpentina (Eastern Snapping Turtle)	Goochland Co.	Late Terrestrial observation
Heterodon platirhinos (Eastern Hognose Snake)	Accomack Co.	Confirmation observation
Ophisaurus attenuatus longicaudus (Eastern Slender Glass Lizard)	Powhatan Co.	Confirmation observation
Nerodia erythrogaster erythrogaster (Red-Bellied Watersnake)	York Co.	Confirmation observation
Carphophis amoenus amoenus (Eastern Wormsnake)	Augusta Co.	Early observation
Chrysemys picta picta (Eastern Painted Turtle)	Fairfax Co.	Observation
Chrysemys picta picta (Eastern Painted Turtle)	City of Alexandria	Observation
Clemmys guttata (Spotted Turtle)	Fairfax Co.	Observation
Clemmys guttata (Spotted Turtle)	Stafford Co.	Observation
Clemmys insculpta (Wood Turtle)	Warren Co.	Observation
Pseudemys rubriventris (Northern Red-bellied Cooter)	Fairfax Co.	Observation
Terrapene carolina carolina (Eastern Box Turtle)	Culpeper Co.	County record
Terrapene carolina carolina (Eastern Box Turtle)	Arlington Co.	Observation
Terrapene carolina carolina (Eastern Box Turtle)	Fairfax Co.	Observation
Terrapene carolina carolina (Eastern Box Turtle)	Frederick Co.	Observation
Terrapene carolina carolina (Eastern Box Turtle)	Prince William Co.	Observation
Trachemys scripta scripta (Yellow-bellied Slider)	Fairfax Co.	Observation
Trachemys scripta scripta (Yellow-bellied Slider)	City of Alexandria	Observation
Kinosternon subrubrum subrubrum (Eastern Mud Turtle)	Fairfax Co.	Observation
Sternotherus odoratus (Eastern Musk Turtle)	Fairfax Co.	Observation
Sternotherus odoratus (Eastern Musk Turtle)	City of Suffolk	Observation
Sceloporus undulatus hyacinthinus (Northern Fence Lizard)	New Kent Co.	County record
Eumeces fasciatus (Five-lined Skink)	Culpeper Co.	County record
Eumeces fasciatus (Five-lined Skink)	Fairfax Co.	Observation
Eumeces fasciatus (Five-lined Skink)	James City Co.	Observation
Scincella lateralis (Little Brown Skink)	Fairfax Co.	Observation
Scincella lateralis (Little Brown Skink)	New Kent Co.	Observation
Scincella lateralis (Little Brown Skink)	Westmoreland Co.	Observation
Carphophis amoenus amoenus (Eastern Wormsnake)	Fairfax Co.	Observation
Carphophis amoenus amoenus (Eastern Wormsnake)	Prince William Co.	Observation
Coluber constrictor constrictor (Northern Black Racer)	Fairfax Co.	Observation
Diadophis punctatus edwardsii (Northern Ring-necked Snake)	Fairfax Co.	Observation
Diadophis punctatus edwardsii (Northern Ring-necked Snake)	Montgomery Co.	Observation
Elaphe obsoleta obsoleta (Black Ratsnake)	Fairfax Co.	Observation
Lampropeltis calligaster rhombomaculata (Mole Kingsnake)	Albemarle Co.	County record
Lampropeltis getula getula (Eastern Kingsnake)	Prince William Co.	Observation
Lampropeltis triangulum triangulum (Eastern Milk Snake)	Clarke Co.	Observation
Opheodrys aestivus (Rough Greensnake)	Clarke Co.	County record
Opheodrys aestivus (Rough Greensnake)	New Kent Co.	County record
Opheodrys aestivus (Rough Greensnake)	Westmoreland Co.	Observation
Agkistrodon contortrix mokasen (Northern Copperhead)	Fairfax Co.	Observation
Crotalus horridus (Timber Rattlesnake)	Augusta Co.	Observation
Crotalus horridus (Timber Rattlesnake)	Rappahannock Co.	Observation
Ambystoma jeffersonianum (Jefferson Salamander)	Allegheny Co.	County record
Hemidactylium scutatum (Four-toed Salamander)	Chesterfield Co.	Early nesting activity
Ambystoma talpoideum (Mole Salamander)	Campbell Co.	Confirmation observation

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Volume 15, Number 2 - 1995

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Amphibians and Reptiles from Candler Mountain, Campbell County, Virginia - Paul W. Sattler

Field Notes

Species	Location	Reason for Field Note
Rana palustris (Pickerel Frog)	City of Lynchburg	Unusual calling observation
Sternotherus minor peltifer (Stripe-necked Musk Turtle)	Lee Co.	Confirmation observation
Carphophis amoenus amoenus (Eastern Wormsnake)	Accomack Co.	Discovery on Barrier Island
Regina septemvittata septemvittata (Queen Snake)	Rockbridge Co.	County record
Rana sylvaticus (Wood Frog)	Craig Co.	Confirmation observation
Storeria dekayi dekayi (Northern Brown Snake)	Botetourt Co.	County record
Hemidactylium scutatum (Four-toed Salamander)	Augusta Co.	County record
Rana sylvaticus (Wood Frog)	Campbell Co.	County record

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Volume 15, Number 1 - 1995

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Records of Amphibians and Reptiles from the Clinch Ranger District, Jefferson National Forest - Steven M. Roble and Christopher S. Hobson
Amphibians and Reptiles of Sugarland Run, Fairfax and Loudoun Counties, Virginia: Estimated Numbers and Commercial Value - Joseph C. Mitchell

Field Notes

Species	Location	Reason for Field Note
Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis (Eastern Gartersnake)	Accomack Co.	County record
Agkistrodon piscivorus piscivorus (Eastern Cottonmouth)	Surry Co.	Confirmation observation
Regina septemvittata septemvittata (Queen Snake)	Grayson Co.	County record
Cnemidophorous s. sexlineatus (Eastern Six-lined Racerunner)	Franklin Co.	County record

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Volume 14, Number 2 - 1994

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The Effects of the "Blizzard of 1993" on the Breeding Cycle of Amphibians in Northern Virginia - Kay Marano Briggs (Full Article)
Results of the 1994 VHS Spring Field Meeting - Michael S. Hayslett

Field Notes

Species	Location	Reason for Field Note
Hyla cinerea (Green Treefrog)	Caroline Co.	Unusual dorsolateral stripe
Eumeces anthracinus anthracinus (Northern Coal Skink)	Alleghany Co.	Arboreal observation
Ambystoma opacum (Marbled Salamander)	Craig Co.	Confirmation observation
Rana sylvaticus (Wood Frog)	Culpeper Co.	County record
Eumeces anthracinus anthracinus (Northern Coal Skink)	Botetourt Co.	Confirmation observation

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Volume 14, Number 1 - 1994

Table of Contents

Paul R. Burch's Herpetological Collection At Radford College, Virginia: A Valuable Resource Lost - Richard L. Hoffman and Joseph C. Mitchell

Field Notes

Species	Location	Reason for Field Note
Gastrophryne carolinensis (Eastern Narrow-Mouthed Toad)	Mathews Co.	County record
Hyla squirella (Squirrel Treefrog)	Greensville Co.	County record
Plethodon cinereus (Northern Red-Backed Salamander)	Craig Co.	Unusual coloration
Farancia erytrogramma erytrogramma (Rainbow Snake)	Caroline Co.	County record

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Volume 13, Number 2 - 1993

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An Annotated Checklist of the Amphibians and Reptiles of Shenandoah National Park Virginia - William L. Witt
Survey of Loudoun County, Virginia for the State Threatened Wood Turtle, Clemmys insculpta - Sue Bruenderman (Full Article)
Results of the 1993 VHS Spring Meeting and Field Trip - Michael Hayslett

Field Notes

Species	Location	Reason for Field Note
Terrapene carolina carolina (Eastern Box Turtle)	Isle of Wight Co.	County record
Pseudotriton montanus montanus (Eastern Mud Salamander)	Pittsylvania Co.	County record
Eurycea longicauda longicauda (Long-tailed Salamander)	Craig Co.	County record

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Volume 13, Number 1 - 1993

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An Annotated Checklist of Reptiles and Amphibians from Highland County, Virginia - David A. Young

Field Notes

Species	Location	Reason for Field Note
Plethodon hubrichti (Peaks of Otter Salamander)	Bedford Co.	Range observation
Ambystoma opacum (Marbled Salamander)	Botetourt Co.	County record
Opheodrys aestivus (Rough Greensnake)	Campbell Co.	County record