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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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Records of Amphibians and Reptiles from Fort Lee, Prince George County, Virginia - Steven M. Roble and Christopher S. Hobson
El Niño 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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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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Herpetological Survey of Copper Creek - Paul Sattler
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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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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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
Reptile and Amphibian Observations, Floyd County, Virginia - Shay Garriock, Melody Kirkendall, and Shawn Carter
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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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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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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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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The Effects of the "Blizzard of 1993" on the Breeding Cycle of Amphibians in Northern Virginia - Kay Marano Briggs
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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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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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
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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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 |