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Catesbeiana 2023-24 Vol. 43, No. 1 - 2023 Vol. 43, No. 2 - 2023 Vol. 44, No. 1 - 2024 Vol. 44, No. 2 - 2024
Catesbeiana 2021-22 Vol. 41, No. 1 - 2021 Vol. 41, No. 2 - 2021 Vol. 42, No. 1 - 2022 Vol. 42, No. 2 - 2022
Catesbeiana 2019-20 Vol. 39, No. 1 - 2019 Vol. 39, No. 2 - 2019 Vol. 40, No. 1 - 2020 Vol. 40, No. 2 - 2020
Catesbeiana 2017-18 Vol. 37, No. 1 - 2017 Vol. 37, No. 2 - 2017 Vol. 38, No. 1 - 2018 Vol. 38, No. 2 - 2018
Catesbeiana 2015-16 Vol. 35, No. 1 - 2015 Vol. 35, No. 2 - 2015 Vol. 36, No. 1 - 2016 Vol. 36, No. 2 - 2016
Catesbeiana 2013-14 Vol. 33, No. 1 - 2013 Vol. 33, No. 2 - 2013 Vol. 34, No. 1 - 2014 Vol. 34. No. 2 - 2014
Catesbeiana 2011-12 Vol. 31, No. 1 - 2011 Vol. 31, No. 2 - 2011 Vol. 32, No. 1 - 2012 Vol. 32, No. 2 - 2012
Catesbeiana 2009-10 Vol. 29, No. 1 - 2009 Vol. 29, No. 2 - 2009 Vol. 30, No. 1 - 2010 Vol. 30, No. 2 - 2010
Catesbeiana 2007-08 Vol. 27, No. 1 - 2007 Vol. 27, No. 2 - 2007 Vol. 28, No. 1 - 2008 Vol. 28, No. 2 - 2008
Catesbeiana 2005-06 Vol. 25, No. 1 - 2005 Vol. 25, No. 2 - 2005 Vol. 26, No. 1 - 2006 Vol. 26, No. 2 - 2006
Catesbeiana 2003-04 Vol. 23, No. 1 - 2003 Vol. 23, No. 2 - 2003 Vol. 24, No. 1 - 2004 Vol. 24, No. 2 - 2004
Catesbeiana 2001-02 Vol. 21, No. 1 - 2001 Vol. 21, No. 2 - 2001 Vol. 22, No. 1 - 2002 Vol. 22, No. 2 - 2002
Catesbeiana 1999-00 Vol. 19, No. 1 - 1999 Vol. 19, No. 2 - 1999 Vol. 20, No. 1 - 2000 Vol. 20, No. 2 - 2000
Catesbeiana 1997-98 Vol. 17, No. 1 - 1997 Vol. 17, No. 2 - 1997 Vol. 18, No. 1 - 1998 Vol. 18, No. 2 - 1998
Catesbeiana 1995-96 Vol. 15, No. 1 - 1995 Vol. 15, No. 2 - 1995 Vol. 16, No. 1 - 1996 Vol. 16, No. 2 - 1996
Catesbeiana 1993-94 Vol. 13, No. 1 - 1993 Vol. 13, No. 2 - 1993 Vol. 14, No. 1 - 1994 Vol. 14, No. 2 - 1994
Catesbeiana 1991-92 Vol. 11, No. 1 - 1991 Vol. 11, No. 2 - 1991 Vol. 12, No. 1 - 1992 Vol. 12, No. 2 - 1992
Catesbeiana 1989-90 Vol. 09, No. 1 - 1989 Vol. 09, No. 2 - 1989 Vol. 10, No. 1 - 1990 Vol. 10, No. 2 - 1990
Catesbeiana 1987-88 Vol. 07, No. 1 - 1987 Vol. 07, No. 2 - 1987 Vol. 08, No. 1 - 1988 Vol. 08, No. 2 - 1988
Catesbeiana 1985-86 Vol. 05, No. 1 - 1985 Vol. 05, No. 2 - 1985 Vol. 06, No. 1 - 1986 Vol. 06, No. 2 - 1986
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Volume 44, Number 2 - 2024

Table of Contents

  • Field Notes
  • President's Corner
  • Minutes of the Fall 2024 VHS Meeting
  • Treasurer's Report

Field Notes

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Gastrophryne carolinensis (Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toad) Goochland Co. County Record
Hyla cinerea (Green Treefrog) Fairfax Co. Atypical Coloration
Hyla cinerea (Green Treefrog) Prince William Co. Population Estimate
Hyla squirella (Squirrel Treefrog) Northumberland Co. County Record
Ambystoma opacum (Marbled Salamander) City of Richmond City Record
Amphiuma means (Two-toed Amphiuma) Chesterfield Co. County Record
Eurycea cirrigera (Southern Two-Lined Salamander) City of Richmond City Record
Plethodon wehrlei (Wehrle’s Salamander) City of Roanoke City Record
Siren intermedia intermedia (Eastern Lesser Siren) City of Chesapeake City Record
Heterodon platirhinos (Hog-nosed Snake) Highland Co. County Record
Virginia valeriae valeriae (Eastern Smooth Earthsnake) Prince Edward Co. County Record
Sceloporus undulatus (Eastern Fence Lizard) City of Martinsville City Record
Chelydra serpentina (Snapping Turtle) City of Lexington City Record
Chelydra serpentina (Snapping Turtle) Henrico Co. Size Record
Sternotherus odoratus (Eastern Musk Turtle City of Covington City Record
Sternotherus odoratus (Eastern Musk Turtle Lunenburg Co. County Record
Trachemys scripta scripta (Yellow-bellied Slider) City of Richmond City Record
Trachemys scripta elegans (Red-eared Slider) Campbell Co. City Record
Eurycea guttolineata (Three-lined Salamander) Henry Co. County Record
Sternotherus odoratus (Eastern Musk turtle) Henry Co. County Record

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Volume 44, Number 1 - 2024

Table of Contents

  • Field Notes
  • President's Corner
  • Minutes of the Spring 2024 VHS Meeting
  • Treasurer's Report

Field Notes

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Hyla chrysoscelis (Cope’s Gray Treefrog) Fredrick Co. County Record
Hyla squirella (Squirrel Treefrog) Goochland Co. County Record
Lithobates clamitans (Green Frog) Lunenburg Co. County Record
Notophthalmus viridescens (Red-spotted Newt) Loudoun Co. County Record
Pseudotriton ruber nitidus (Blue Ridge Red Salamander) Campbell Co. County Record
Pseudotriton ruber nitidus (Blue Ridge Red Salamander) Bedford Co. County Record
Lampropeltis Triangulum (Eastern Milksnake) Tazewell Co. County Record
Nerodia erythrogaster (Plain-bellied Watersnake) Charles City Co. County Record
Nerodia taxispilota (Brown Watersnake) Hanover Co. County Record
Pantherophis alleghaniensis (Eastern Ratsnake) Northumberland Co. County Record
Regina septemvittata (Queensnake) Henrico Co. Early Activity
Storeria occipitomaculata (Red-bellied Snake) Petersburg City City Record
Storeria occipitomaculata (Red-bellied Snake) Franklin Co. County Record
Tantilla coronata (Southeastern Crowned Snake) Buckingham Co. County Record
Virginia valeriae (Smooth Earthsnake) Warren Co. County Record
Clemmys guttata (Spotted Turtle) Culpepper Co. County Record
Trachemys scripta scripta (Red-eared Slider) Fredericksburg City City Record
Aspidoscelis sexlineata (Six-lined Racerunner) Buckingham Co. County Record
Plestiodon laticeps (Broad-headed Skink) Scott Co. County Record
Scincella lateralis (Little Brown Skink) Lynchburg City City Record

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Volume 43, Number 2 - 2023

Table of Contents

  • Field Notes
  • President's Corner
  • Minutes of the Fall 2023 VHS Meeting
  • Treasurer's Report

Field Notes

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Acris crepitans (Eastern Cricket Frog) Craig Co. County Record
Gastrophryne carolinensis (Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toad) Scott Co. County Record
Lithobates catesbeianus (American Bullfrog) Craig Co. County Record
Atlantic Coast Leopard Frog (Lithobates kauffeldi) Hanover Co. County Record
Scaphiopus holbrookii (Eastern Spadefoot) James City Co. Dispersal
Atlantic Coast Leopard Frog (Lithobates kauffeldi) Prince George Co. County Record
Ambystoma maculatum (Spotted Salamander) Craig Co. County Record
Ambystoma tigrinum (Eastern Tiger Salamander) Westmoreland Co. Dispersal
Eurycea longicauda (Eastern Long-tailed Salamander) Radford City City Record
Eurycea wilderae (Blue Ridge Two-lined Salamander) Pulaski Co. County Record/Atypical Coloration
Hemidactylum scutatum (Four-toed Salamander) Campbell Co. Confirmation of County Record
Plethodon yonhalossee (Yonhalossee Salamander) Patrick Co. County Record
Agkistrodon contortrix (Eastern Copperhead) Northumberland Co. County Record
Carphophis amoenus (Eastern Wormsnake) Charlottesville City City Record
Carphophis amoenus (Eastern Wormsnake) Middlesex Co. County Record
Carphophis amoenus (Eastern Wormsnake) Giles Co. County Record
Cemophora coccinea copei (Northern Scarletsnake) Caroline Co. County Record
Heterodon platyrhinos (Eastern Hog-nosed Snake) Appomattox Co. County Record
Indotyphlops (formerly Ramphotyphlops) braminus (Brahminy Blindsnake) Albemarle Co. County Record
Lampropeltis getula (Eastern Kingsnake) Northumberland Co. County Record
Storeria dekayi (Dekay’s Brownsnake) Charlotte Co. County Record
Storeria occipitomaculata (Red-bellied Snake) Manassas City City Record
Storeria occipitomaculata (Red-bellied Snake) Fauquier Co, County Record
Storeria occipitomaculata (Red-bellied Snake) Prince William Co. Atypical Coloration
Thamnophis s. sirtalis (Eastern Gartersnake) Lunenburg Co. County Record
Thamnophis s. sirtalis (Eastern Gartersnake) Orange Co. County Record
Plestiodon fasciatus (Common Five-Lined Skink) Giles Co. County Record
Sceloporus undulatus (Eastern Fence Lizard) Orange Co. County Record

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Volume 43, Number 1 - 2023

Table of Contents

  • Field Notes
  • President's Corner
  • Oral Presentations at the Fall 2022 VHS Meeting
  • Minutes of the Fall 2022 VHS Meeting
  • Treasurer's Report

Field Notes

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Species Location Reason for Field Note
Anaxyrus fowleri (Fowler’s Toad) Gloucester Co. Polymely
Anaxyrus fowleri (Fowler’s Toad) Greene Co. County Record
Hyla cinera (Green Treefrog) Nottoway Co. County Record
Hyla femoralis (Pine Woods Tree Frog) Powhatan Co. County Record
Hyla versicolor (Gray Treefrog) City of Lynchburg City Record
Lithobates spenocephala (Coastal Plains Leopard Frog) City of Norfolk City Record
Pseudacris crucifer (Spring Peeper) Lunenburg Co. County Record
Ambystoma jeffersoni (Jefferson Salamander) Rockbridge Co. County Record
Amphiuma means (Two-toed Amphiuma) James City Co. Predation/Behavior
Pseudotriton ruber (Northern Red Salamander) City of Lynchburg City Record
Coluber Constrictor (Northern Black Racer) City of Richmond City Record
Diadophis punctatus (Ring-necked Snake) City of Radford City Record
Haldea striatula (Rough Earthsnake) City of Emporia City Record
Heterodon platyrhinos (Eastern Hog-nosed Snake) City of Charlottesville City Record
Lampropeltis getula (Eastern Kingsnake) City of Poquoson City Record
Nerodia taxispilota (Brown Watersnake) City of Franklin City Record
Nerodia taxispilota (Brown Watersnake) Southampton Co. County Record
Regina septemvittata (Queensnake) Amherst Co. County Record
Regina septemvittata (Queensnake) City of Covington City Record
Storeria dekayi (Dekay's Brownsnake) City of Emporia City Record
Storeria dekayi (Dekay’s Brownsnake) Greene Co. County Record
Storeria dekayi (Dekay’s Brownsnake) Lunenburg Co. County Record
Storeria occipitomaculata (Red-bellied Snake) Greene Co. County Record
Storeria occipitomaculata (Red-bellied Snake) Appomattox Co. County Record
Thamnophis saurita saurita (Common Ribbonsnake) Stafford Co. County Record
Thamnophis saurita saurita (Common Ribbonsnake) Mecklenburg Co. County Record
Thamnophis saurita saurita (Common Ribbonsnake) Isle of Wight Co. County Record
Thamnophis sirtalis (Eastern Gartersnake) City of Williamsburg Early Activity
Thamnophis sirtalis (Eastern Gartersnake) City of Radford City Record
Virginia valeriae valeriae (Eastern Smooth Earthsnake) Greene Co. County Record
Virginia valeriae valeriae (Eastern Smooth Earthsnake) Appomattox Co. County Record
Virginia valeriae valeriae (Eastern Smooth Earthsnake) Appomattox Co. Confirmation Observation
Virginia valeriae valeriae (Eastern Smooth Earthsnake) King George Co. County Record
Chelydra serpentina (Snapping Turtle) Richmond Co. County Record
Clemmys guttata (Spotted Turtle) Richmond Co. County Record
Pseudemys concinna (Eastern River Cooter) Franklin Co. County Record
Pseudemys concinna (Eastern River Cooter) Frederick Co. County Record
Trachemys scripta elegans (Red-eared Slider) Franklin Co. County Record
Trachemys scripta scripta (Yellow-bellied Slider) City of Franklin City Record
Scincella lateralis (Little Brown Skink) City of Franklin City Record
Scaphiopus holbrookii (Eastern Spadefoot) City of Hampton City Record
Scaphiopus holbrookii (Eastern Spadefoot) Goochland Co. County Record
Scaphiopus holbrookii (Eastern Spadefoot) Louisa Co. County Record

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Volume 42, Number 2 - 2022

Table of Contents

  • Field Notes
  • President's Corner
  • Oral Presentations at the Fall 2022 VHS Meeting
  • Minutes of the Fall 2022 VHS Meeting
  • Treasurer's Report

Field Notes

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Species Location Reason for Field Note
Gastrophryne carolinensis (Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toad) Campbell Co. County Record
Hyla gratiosa (Barking Treefrog) Amelia Co. County Record
Hyla squirella (Squirrel Treefrog) City of Franklin City Record
Hyla Squirella (Squirrel Treefrog) Hanover Co. County Record
Lithobates clamitans (Green Frog) City of Franklin City Record
Lithobates kauffeldi (Mid-Atlantic Coast Leopard Frog) City of Franklin City Record
Agkistrodon contortrix (Eastern Copperhead) Tazewell Co. County Record
Haldea striatula (Rough Earthsnake) City of Franklin City Record
Haldea striatula (Rough Earthsnake) City of Suffolk City Record
Heterodon platyrhinos (Eastern Hog-nosed Snake) Orange Co. County Record
Lampropeltis elapsoides (Scarlet Kingsnake) Charlotte Co. County Record
Lampropeltis elapsoides (Scarlet Kingsnake) City of Suffolk City Record
Lampropeltis rhomboinaculata (Northern Mole Kingsnake) Orange Co. County Record
Lampropeltis rhomboinaculata (Northern Mole Kingsnake) Orange Co. Confirmation Observation
Nerodia sipedon sipedon (Northern Watersnake) City of Fairfax City Record
Nerodia sipedon sipedon (Northern Watersnake) Mathews Co. County Record
Nerodia sipedon sipedon (Northern Watersnake) Orange Co. County Record
Nerodia sipedon sipedon (Northern Watersnake) Montgomery Co. Amelanism
Opheotlrys aestivus (Rough Greensnake) City of Poquoson City Record
Pantherophis guttatus (Red Cornsnake) Charlotte Co. County Record
Regina septemvittata (Queensnake) Spotsylvania Co. County Record
Regina septemvittata (Queensnake) Wythe Co. County Record
Storeria dekayi (Dekay's Brownsnake) Fauquier Co. County Record
Storeria occipitomaculata (Red-bellied Snake) Rappahannock Co. County Record
Storeria occipitomaculata (Red-bellied Snake) Rappahannock Co. Confirmation Observation
Thamnophis saurita saurita (Common Ribbonsnake) Fauquier Co. County Record
Chelydra serpentina (Snapping Turtle) Mathews Co. County Record
Chrysemys picta picta (Eastern Painted Turtle) Carroll Co. County Record
Chrysemys picta picta (Eastern Painted Turtle) Stafford Co. County Record
Chrysemys picta picta (Eastern Painted Turtle) Lunenburg Co. Confirmation Observation
Clemmys guttata (Spotted Turtle) Spotsylvania Co. County Record
Pseudemys rubriventris (Northern Red-bellied Cooter) Orange Co. County Record
Trachemys scripta elegans (Red-eared Slider) Orange Co. County Record
Sternotherus odoratus (Eastern Musk Turtle) Orange Co. County Record
Hemidactylus turcicus (Mediterranean Gecko) Botetourt Co. County Record
Hemidactylus turcicus (Mediterranean Gecko) City of Petersburg City Record
Scincella lateralis (Little Brown Skink) Orange Co. County Record
Tarentola rmuriterdca (Moorish Gecko) Virginia Beach exotic

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Volume 42, Number 1 - 2022

Table of Contents

  • Field Notes
  • President's Corner
  • Minutes of the Fall 2021 VHS Meeting
  • Treasurer's Report

Field Notes

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Acris crepitans (Eastern Cricket Frog) Patrick Co. County Record
Acris crepitans (Eastern Cricket Frog) Northumberland Co. County Record
Hyla cinerea (Green Treefrog) City of Norfolk City Record
Hyla squirella (Squirrel Treefrog) Mathews Co. County Record
Lithobates virgatipes (Carpenter Frog) James City Co. County Record
Pseudacris crucifer (Spring Peeper) Clarke Co. County Record
Pseudacris feriarum (Upland Chorus Frog) Clarke Co. County Record
Pseudotriton ruber (Red salamander) Montgomery Co. Behavior
Hemidactylum scutatum (Four-toed Salamander) Warren Co. County Record
Carphophis amoenus (Eastern Wormsnake) City of Emporia City Record
Heterodon platirhinos (Eastern Hog-nosed Snake) Buckingham Co. Late Activity
Liodytes rigida (Eastern Glossy Swampsnake) Virginia Beach City Record
Opheodrys aestivus (Northern Rough Greensnake) Fredericksburg City City Record
Opheodrys aestivus (Northern Rough Greensnake) Greene Co. County Record
Pantherophis guttatus (Red Cornsnake) Brunswick Co. County Record
Pantherophis guttatus (Red Cornsnake) Essex Co. County Record
Regina septemvittata (Queensnake) Orange Co. County Record
Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis (Gartersnake) Southampton Co. County Record
Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis (Eastern Gartersnake) Prince William Co. Reproduction
Virginia valeriae (Eastern Smooth Earthsnake) Albemarle Co. County Record
Apalone spinifera (Spiny Softshell Turtle) Tazewell Co. County Record
Pseudemys concinna floridana (Coastal Plain Cooter) City of Franklin City Record
Sternotherus odoratus (Eastern Musk Turtle) City of Franklin City Record
Plestiodon fasciatus (Five-lined Skink) Radford City City Record
Plestiodon inexpectatus (Southeastern Five-lined Skink) Amelia Co. County Record
Plestiodon laticeps (Broad-headed Skink) Amelia Co. County Record
Scincella lateralis (Little Brown Skink) Scott Co. County Record

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VA DWR Records - added 03-11-2022

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Lampropeltis elapsoides (Scarlet Kingsnake) Charles City Co. County Record
Lithobates catesbeianus (American Bullfrog) City of Fredericksburg City Record
Plethodon pauleyi (Yellow-spotted Woodland Salamander) Buchanan Co. County Record
Plethodon pauleyi (Yellow-spotted Woodland Salamander) Dickenson Co. County Record
Carphophis amoenus amoenus (Eastern Wormsnake) Lousia Co. County Record
Nerodia sipedon sipedon (Northern Watersnake) City of Bristol City Record
Pseudacris crucifer (Spring Peeper) City of Charlottesville City Record
Pseudacris crucifer (Spring Peeper) City of Staunton City Record
Lithobates kauffeldi (Mid-Atlantic Coast Leopard Frog) Greensville Co. County Record
Lithobates kauffeldi (Mid-Atlantic Coast Leopard Frog) James City Co. County Record
Chelydra serpentina (Snapping Turtle) City of Manassas City Record
Chelydra serpentina (Snapping Turtle) City of Radford City Record
Chelydra serpentina (Snapping Turtle) City of Richmond City Record
Chelydra serpentina (Snapping Turtle) City of Waynesboro City Record
Aneides aeneus (Green Salamander) Smyth Co. County Record
Aneides aeneus (Green Salamander) City of Norton City Record
Plestiodon laticeps (Broad-headed Skink) New Kent Co. County Record
Plestiodon laticeps (Broad-headed Skink) Roanoke Co. County Record
Plestiodon laticeps (Broad-headed Skink) City of Newport News City Record
Plestiodon laticeps (Broad-headed Skink) City of Richmond City Record
Anaxyrus americanus americanus (Eastern American Toad) City of Newport News City Record
Anaxyrus americanus americanus (Eastern American Toad) City of Roanoke City Record
Notophthalmus viridescens viridescens (Red-spotted Newt) King George Co. County Record
Notophthalmus viridescens viridescens (Red-spotted Newt) Westmoreland Co. County Record
Notophthalmus viridescens viridescens (Red-spotted Newt) City of Danville City Record
Notophthalmus viridescens viridescens (Red-spotted Newt) City of Newport News City Record
Scaphiopus holbrookii (Eastern Spadefoot) City of Buena Vista City Record
Scaphiopus holbrookii (Eastern Spadefoot) City of Salem City Record
Lithobates sylvaticus (Wood Frog) City of Danville City Record

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Volume 41, Number 2 - 2021

Table of Contents

  • Field Notes
  • President's Corner
  • Minutes of the Fall 2021 VHS Meeting
  • Treasurer's Report

Field Notes

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Crotalis horridus (Timber Rattlesnake) Grayson Co. County Record
Storeria occipitomaculata (Red-bellied Snake) Bland Co. County Record
Storeria occipitomaculata (Red-bellied Snake) Page Co. County Record
Virginia valeriae (Smooth Earthsnake) Lousia Co. County Record
Chelydra serpentina (Snapping Turtle) City of Portsmouth City Record
Pseudemys rubriventris (Northern Red-bellied Cooter) Northumberland Co. County Record
Trachemys scripta elegans (Red-eared Slider) Prince Edward Co. County Record
Trachemys scripta elegans (Red-eared Slider) Symth Co. County Record
Plestiodon anthracinus anthracinus (Northern Coal Skink) Rockingham Co. Confirmation Observation/Reproduction
Plestiodon laticeps (Broad-headed Skink) Isle of Wight Co. County Record

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Volume 41, Number 1 - 2021

Table of Contents

  • Field Notes
  • President's Corner
  • Minutes of the Spring 2021 VHS Meeting
  • Treasurer's Report

Field Notes

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Hyla versicolor (Gray treefrog) City of Charlottesville City Record
Lithobates catesbeianus (American Bullfrog) City of Charlottesville City Record
Lithobates palustris (Pickerel Frog) Fauquier Co. County Record
Plethodon cinereus (Eastern Red-Backed Salamander) City of Staunton City Record
Plethodon cinereus (Eastern Red-Backed Salamander) City of Staunton Confirmation Observation
Chelydra serpentine (Snapping Turtle) Buchanan Co. County Record
Chelydra serpentina (Snapping Turtle) Lancaster Co. County Record
Chelydra serpentina (Snapping Turtle) Roanoke Co. County Record
Clemmys guttata (Spotted turtle) City of Charlottesville City Record
Terrapene carolina carolina (Woodland Box Turtle) Fairfax Co. Abnormal carapace
Haldea striatula (Rough Earthsnake) Powhatan Co. County Record
Heterodon platirhinos (Eastern Hog-nosed Snake) Madison Co. County Record
Nerodia taxispilota (Brown Watersnake) Isle of Wight Co. County Record
Opheodrys aestivus, Northern Rough Greensnake Fluvanna Co. County Record
Pantherophis guttatus (Red Cornsnake) Franklin Co. County Record
Thamnophis saurita (Common Ribbonsnake) Hanover Co. County Record
Thamnophis sirtalis (Eastern Gartersnake) Mathews Co. County Record

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Volume 40, Number 2 - 2020

Table of Contents

  • Field Notes
  • President's Corner
  • Minutes of the Fall 2019 VHS Meeting
  • Treasurer's Report

Field Notes

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Sternotherus odoratus (Eastern Musk Turtle) Fauquier Co. County Record (in article)
Ambystoma maculatum (Spotted Salamander) Russell Co. County Record
Eurycea lucifuga (Cave Salamander) Alleghany Co. County Record
Pseudotriton ruber nitidus (Blue Ridge Red Salamander) Giles Co. County Record
Acris crepitans (Eastern Cricket Frog) City of Charlottesville City Record
Anaxyrus quercicus (Oak Toad) Sussex Co. Diet
Gastrophryne carolinensis (Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toad) Buckingham Co. County Record
Gastrophryne carolinensis (Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toad) Sussex Co. Diet
Hyla chrysoscelis (Cope’s Gray Treefrog) Albemarle Co. County Record
Hyla chrysoscelis/versicolor (Cope’s/Gray Frog) Fairfax Co. Color Variant
Hyla cinerea (Green Treefrog) Powhatan Co. Range Extension
Hyla gratiosa (Barking Treefrog) York Co. County Record
Hyla versicolor (Gray Treefrog) Craig Co. County Record
Lithobates clamitans (Green Frog) Highland Co. County Record
Lithobates clamitans (Green Frog) Pittsylvania Co. Reproduction
Lithobates palustris (Pickerel Frog) Buckingham Co. County Record
Aspidoscelis sexlineata sexlineata (Eastern Six-lined Racerunner) Sussex Co. County Record
Aspidoscelis sexlineata sexlineata (Eastern Six-lined Racerunner) Sussex Co. County Record Confirmation
Ophisaurus attenuatus longicaudus (Eastern Slender Glass Lizard) Surry Co. County Record
Scincella lateralis (Little Brown Skink) Bedford Co. County Record
Chelydra serpentina (Snapping Turtle) Fluvanna Co. County Record
Chelydra serpentina (Snapping Turtle) Gloucester Co. County Record
Chelydra serpentina (Snapping Turtle) Rappannock Co. County Record
Pseudemys rubriventris (Northern Redbellied Cooter) Frederick Co. County Record
Kinosternon subrubrum subrubrum (Southeastern Mud Turtle) Cumberland Co. County Record
Terrapene carolina carolina (Woodland Box Turtle) City of Charlottesville City Record
Terrapene carolina carolina (Woodland Box Turtle) City of Lexington City Record
Terrapene carolinensis carolinensis (Woodland Box Turtle) Prince Edward Co. Early Mating
Diadophis punctatus edwardsii (Northern Ring-necked Snake) Brunswick Co. County Record
Heterodon platirhinos (Eastern Hog-nosed Snake) Richmond Co. County Record
Lampropeltis getula (Eastern Kingsnake) Nelson Co. County Record
Opheodrys aestivus (Northern Rough Greensnake) Spotsylvania Co. County Record
Regina septemvittata (Queensnake) Powhatan Co. County Record
Regina septemvittata (Queen Snake) City of Lynchburg Late Activity
Thamnophis saurita saurita (Common Ribbonsnake) Powhatan Co. County Record
Virginia valeriae valeriae (Eastern Smooth Earthsnake) Frederick Co. County Record
Virginia valeriae valeriae (Eastern Smooth Earthsnake) Goochland Co. County Record

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Volume 40, Number 1 - 2020

Table of Contents

  • Field Notes
  • President's Corner
  • Minutes of the Fall 2019 VHS Meeting
  • Treasurer's Report

Field Notes

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Hyla squirella (Squirrel Treefrog) Gloucester Co. County Record
Hyla versicolor (Gray Treefrog) Bland Co. County Record
Hyla versicolor (Gray Treefrog) Lynchburg City Late Activity
Lithobates sphenocephalus utricularius (Coastal Plains Leopard Frog) Smyth Co. Introduced Population
Psuedacris crucifer (Spring Peeper) Bland Co. County Record
Scaphiopus holbrookii (Eastern Spadefoot) Stafford Co. County Record
Ambystoma maculatum (Spotted Salamander) Washington Co. County Record
Hemidactylium scutatum (Four-toed Salamander) Surry Co. County Record
Plestiodon laticeps (Broad-headed Skink) Franklin Co. County Record
Chelydra serpentina (Snapping Turtle) Wythe Co. County Record
Clemmys guttata (Spotted Turtle) Arlington Co. County Record
Clemmys guttata (Spotted Turtle) Northumberland Co. County Record
Sternotherus odoratus (Eastern Musk Turtle) Warren Co. County Record Confirmation
Trachemys scripta elegans (Red-eared Slider) Albemarle Co. County Record
Farancia abacura abacura (Eastern Mudsnake) Prince George Co. Mortality Event
Opheodrys aestivus (Rough Green Snake) Roanoke City Early Activity
Pantherophis guttatus guttatus, (Red Cornsnake) Appomattox Co. County Record Confirmation
Regina septemvittata (Queensnake) Clarke Co. County Record
Storeria dekayi (Dekay's Brownsnake) Buckingham Co. County Record
Storeria o. occipitomaculata (Northern Red-bellied Snake) Sussex Co. County Record
Tantilla coronata (Southeastern Crowned Snake) Bedford Co. County Record
Eastern Ratsnake (Pantherophis alleghaniensis) Fairfax Co. Ophidiomycosis Treatment

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Volume 39, Number 2 - 2019

Table of Contents

  • Field Notes
  • President's Corner
  • Minutes of the Fall 2019 VHS Meeting
  • Treasurer's Report

Field Notes

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Pseudotriton montanus montanus (Eastern Mud Salamander) Henry Co. County Record
Carphophis amoenus amoenus (Eastern Wornsnake) Dickenson Co. County Record
Crotalus horridus (Timber Rattlesnake) Alleghany Co. Color Variant
Plestiodon fasciatus (Common Five-lined Skink) Rockingham Co. County Record
Pseudacris feriarum (Upland Chorus Frog) Lee Co. County Record (in article)
Hemidactylium scutatum (Four-toed Salamander) Spotsylvania Co. County Record (in article)
Pseudacris feriarum (Upland Chorus Frog) Spotsylvania Co. County Record (in article)
Coluber constrictor constrictor (Northern Black Racer) Spotsylvania Co. County Record (in article)
Plestiodon inexpectatus(Southeastern Five-lined Skink) Spotsylvania Co. County Record (in article)
Plestiodon laticeps(Broad-headed Skink) Spotsylvania Co. County Record (in article)
Lithobates sylvaticus (Wood Frog) Spotsylvania Co. County Record (in article)
Desmognathus fuscus (Northern Dusky Salamander) Spotsylvania Co. County Record (in article)
Pseudotriton ruber ruber (Northern Red Salamander) Spotsylvania Co. County Record (in article)
Thamnophis sauritus sauritus (Common Ribbonsnake) Spotsylvania Co. County Record (in article)
Scincella lateralis (Little Brown Skink) Lee Co. County Record (in article)
Trachemys scripta elegans (Red-eared Slider) Spotsylvania Co. County Record (in article)
Scaphiopus holbrookii (Eastern Spadefoot) Bedford Co. County Record (in article)
Scaphiopus holbrookii (Eastern Spadefoot) Clark Co. County Record (in article)
Scaphiopus holbrookii (Eastern Spadefoot) Culpeper Co. County Record (in article)
Scaphiopus holbrookii (Eastern Spadefoot) Dinwiddie Co. County Record (in article)
Scaphiopus holbrookii (Eastern Spadefoot) Frederick Co. County Record (in article)
Scaphiopus holbrookii (Eastern Spadefoot) King George Co. County Record (in article)
Scaphiopus holbrookii (Eastern Spadefoot) Lunenburg Co. County Record (in article)
Scaphiopus holbrookii (Eastern Spadefoot) Mathews Co. County Record (in article)
Scaphiopus holbrookii (Eastern Spadefoot) Nottoway Co. County Record (in article)
Scaphiopus holbrookii (Eastern Spadefoot) Rockbridge Co. County Record (in article)
Scaphiopus holbrookii (Eastern Spadefoot) City of Richmond City Record (in article)

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Volume 39, Number 1 - 2019

Table of Contents

  • Field Notes
  • President's Corner
  • Minutes of the Fall 2018 VHS Meeting
  • Treasurer's Report

Field Notes

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Virginia valeriae valeriae (Eastern Smooth Earthsnake) Buckingham Co. County Record (in article)
Lithobates palustris (Pickerel Frog) Green Co. Confirmation Observation
Lithobates sylvaticus (Wood Frog) Clarke Co. County Record
Siren intermedia intermedia (Eastern Lesser Siren) Sussex Co. County Record
Agkistrodon piscivorus piscivorus (Northern Cottonmouth) Isle of Wight County Co. County Record
Coluber constrictor constrictor (Northern Black Racer) Henry Co. County Record
Heterodon platirhinos (Eastern Hog-Nosed Snake) Northumberland Co. County Record
Storeria dekayi (Dekay’s Brownsnake) Fluvanna Co. County Record
Storeria dekayi (Dekay’s Brownsnake) Franklin Co. County Record
Tantilla coronata (Southeastern Crowned Snake) Franklin Co. County Record
Pseudemys concinna concinna (Eastern River Cooter) Culpeper Co. County Record
Pseudemys rubriventris (Northern Red-Bellied Cooter) Page Co. County Record
Crotalus horridus and Agkistrodon contortrix Rappahannock Co. Presence of Snake fungal disease

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Volume 38, Number 2 - 2018

Table of Contents

  • Field Notes
  • President's Corner
  • Minutes of the Spring 2019 VHS Meeting
  • Treasurer's Report

Field Notes

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Anaxyrus fowleri (Fowler’s Toad) Clarke Co. County Record
Hyla gratiosa (Barking Treefrog) Dinwiddie Co. Confirmation Observation
Hyla versicolor (Gray Treefrog) Rappahannock Co. County Record
multiple snake species Chesapeake City Snake Entanglement Event
Carphophis amoenus amoenus (Eastern Wormsnake) Patrick Co. Arboreality
Kinosternon subrubrum (Eastern Mud Turtle) Henry Co. Confirmation Observation
Nerodia erythrogaster (Plain-Bellied Watersnake) Prince George Co. County Record
Ophisaurus attenuates longicaudus (Eastern Slender Glass Lizard) James City County County Record
Plestiodon fasciatus (Common Five-Lined Skink) Pittsylvania Co. Diet
Storeria dekayi (Dekay’s Brownsnake) Rockbridge Co. County Record
Tantilla coronata (Southeastern Crowned Snake) Campbell Co. Reproduction
Trachemys scripta elegans (Red-Eared Slider) City of Danville City Record

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Volume 38, Number 1 - 2018

Table of Contents

  • Field Notes
  • President's Corner
  • Treasurer's Report
  • Minutes of April Teleconference
  • Minutes of the Spring 2018 VHS Meeting

Field Notes

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Hemidactylum scutatum (Four-Toed Salamander) Sussex Co. County Record (in article)
Plethodon cylindraceus (White-Spotted Slimy Salamander) Sussex Co. County Record (in article)
Eastern Mud Salamander (Pseudotriton montanus montanus) Sussex Co. County Record (in article)
Ambystoma maculatum (Spotted Salamander) Prince George Co. County Record
Ambystoma opacum (Marbled Salamander) Lunenburg Co. County Record
Eurycea longicauda longicauda (Long-Tailed Salamander) Clarke Co. County Record
Lithobates palustris (Pickerel Frog) Surry Co. Cloacal Prolapse
Lithobates palustris (Pickerel Frog) City of Danville Parasite confirmation
Lithobates sylvaticus (Wood Frog) Pittsylvania Co. County Record
Plethodon hoffmani (Valley and Ridge Salamander) Amherst Co. County Record
Anolis carolinensis (Green Anole) City of Virginia Beach Introduced Species
Apalone spinifera spinifera (Eastern Spiny Softshell Turtle) Buchanan Co. County Record
Chrysemys picta picta (Eastern Painted Turtle) Fairfax Co. Reproduction
Clemmys guttata (Spotted Turtle) King and Queen Co. County Record
Clemmys guttata (Spotted Turtle) Albemarle Co. County Record
Diadophis punctatus edwardsii (Northern Ring-Necked Snake) Orange Co. County Record
Graptemys pseudogeographica (False Map Turtle) City of Alexandria Introduced Species
Plestiodon fasciatus (Common Five-Lined Skink) Northampton Co. Limb Malformation
Pseudemys rubriventris (Red-Bellied Cooter) Chesterfield Co. County Record
Pseudemys rubiventris (Northern Red-Bellied Cooter) Spotsylvania Co. County Record
Scincella lateralis (Little Brown Skink) Albemarle Co. County Record
Scincella lateralis (Little Brown Skink) Albemarle Co. County Record Confirmation
Sternotherus odoratus (Eastern Musk Turtle) Bland Co. County Record
Storeria occipitomaculata occipitomaculata (Northern Red-bellied Snake) Hanover Co. County Record
Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis (Eastern Gartersnake) Spotsylvania Co. County Record
Trachemys scripta elegans (Red-Eared Slider). Wise Co. County Record
Snake Fungal Disease: Maryland Anne Arundel Co., Maryland Disease Awareness

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Volume 37, Number 2 - 2017

Table of Contents

  • Field Notes
  • President's Corner
  • Minutes of the Spring 2017 Meeting
  • Minutes of the Fall 2017 Meeting
  • Treasurer's Report
  • Literature of interest to Virginia Herpetology

Field Notes

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Anaxyrus a. americanus (American Toad) Carroll Co. County Record (in article)
Pseudacris crucifer (Spring Peeper) Carroll Co. County Record (in article)
Eurycea bislineata (Northern Two-Lined Salamander) Orange Co. County Record
Hyla chrysoscelis (Cope’s Gray Treefrog) Loudoun Co. County Record
Hyla chrysoscelis (Cope’s Gray Treefrog) Russell Co. County Record
Hyla versicolor (Gray Treefrog) King William Co. County Record
Hyla cinerea (Green Treefrog) Lunenburg Co. County Record
Hyla gratiosa (Barking Treefrog) Gloucester Co. County Record
Plethodon glutinosus (Northern Slimy Salamander) Orange Co. County Record
Pseudacris crucifer (Spring Peeper) Dickenson Co. County Record
Lithobates sphenocephalus (Southern Leopard Frog) and Lithobates clamitans (Green Frog) King William Co. Interspecific Amplexus
Agkistrodon contortrix mokasen (Northern Copperhead) Lancaster Co. County Record
Agkistrodon piscivorus piscivorus (Eastern Cottonmouth) Southampton Co. County Record
Crotalus horridus (Timber Rattlesnake) Allegany Co., Maryland Snake Fungal Disease
Diadophis punctatus edwardsii (Northern Ring-Necked Snake) Ectoparasitism York Co. Parasitism
Farancia erytrogramma (Common Rainbow Snake) City of Williamsburg County Record
Grapteymys pseudogeographica (False Map Turlte) Fairfax Co. Introduced Species
Lampropeltis elapsoides (Scarlet Kingsnake) New Kent Co. County Record
Lampropeltis triangulum triangulum (Eastern Milksnake) Roanoke Co. County Record
Lampropeltis triangulum (Eastern Milksnake) Franklin Co. County Record
Pantherophis alleghaniensis (Eastern Ratsnake) Buchanan Co. County Record
Pantherophis guttatus (Red Cornsnake) Released or escaped pet City of Virginia Beach County Record
Plestiodon laticeps (Broad-Headed Skink) Northumberland Co. County Record
Pseudemys ribriventris (Northern Red-Bellied Cooter) Fauquier Co. County Record
Scincella lateralis (Little Brown Skink) Buckingham Co. County Record
Storeria dekayi (Northern Brownsnake) City of Roanoke County Record
Storeria occipitomaculata occipitomaculata (Northern Red-bellied Snake) Montgomery Co. County Record
Storeria occipitomaculata occipitomaculata (Northern Red-bellied Snake) Orange Co. County Record
Storeria occipitomaculata occipitomaculata (Northern Red-bellied Snake) Hanover Co. County Record
Terrapene carolina carolina (Woodland Box Turtle) Madison Co. County Record
Terrapene carolina carolina (Woodland Box Turtle) King and Queen Co. County Record
Trachemys scripta elegans (Red-Eared Slider) Montgomery Co. County Record
Trachemys scripta elegans (Red-Eared Slider) City of Virginia Beach County Record
Virginia valeriae (Eastern Smooth Earthsnake) Pittsylvania Co. County Record
Virginia valeriae (Eastern Smooth Earthsnake) Rockingham Co. County Record
Storeria dekayi (Northern Brownsnake) Prince Edward Co. County Record

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Volume 37, Number 1 - 2017

Table of Contents

  • Field Notes
  • President's Corner
  • Minutes of the Fall 2016 Meeting
  • Treasurer's Report
  • Spring Meeting Announcement

Field Notes

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Plestiodon laticeps (Broad-headed Skink) Charles City Co. County Record (in article)
Scincella lateralis (Little Brown Skink) Nelson Co. County Record (in article)
Eurycea guttolineata (Three-Lined Salamander) Nelson Co. County Record (in article)
Ambystoma maculatum (Spotted Salamander) Spotsylvania Co. County Record
Ambystoma tigrinum tigrinum (Eastern Tiger Salamander) Westmoreland Co. County Record
Desmognathus monticola (Seal Salamander) Clarke Co. County Record
Hemidactylum scutatum (Four-Toed Salamander) Amherst Co. County Record
Heterodon platirhinos (Eastern Hog-Nosed Snake) Nelson Co. Unusual Coloration
Opheodrys vernalis (Smooth Greensnake) Nelson Co. County Record
Lampropeltis getula (Eastern Kingsnake) Amherst Co. County Record
Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis (Eastern Gartersnake) Sussex Co. County Record
Virginia v. valeriae (Eastern Smooth Earthsnake) Amherst Co. County Record
Malaclemys terrapin (Diamond-Backed Terrapin) Mathews Co. County Record
Trachemys scripta scripta (Yellow-Bellied Slider) Greensville Co. Diurnal Nesting Observation
Plestiodon laticeps (Broad-Headed Skink) Stafford Co. County Record
Plestiodon laticeps (Broad-Headed Skink) (Invalid Record - Skink is P. fasciatus) Roanoke Co. County Record
Plestiodon fasciatus (Common Five-lined Skink) Bedford Co. Size Record
Sceloporus undulatus (Eastern Fence Lizard) Pittsylvania Co. Early and Late Emergence
Regina septemvittata (Queen Snake) Campbell Co. Early Seasonal Record
Sternotherus odoratus (Eastern Musk Turtle) Page Co. Early Activity
Diadophis punctatus edwardsii (Northern Ring-Necked Snake) Orange Co. County Record
Gyrinophilus porphyriticus porphyriticus (Northern Spring Salamander) Clarke Co. County Record
Chrysemys picta picta (Eastern Painted Turtle) Henry Co. County Record
Acris crepitans (Eastern Cricket Frog) Henry Co. County Record

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Volume 36, Number 2 - 2016

Table of Contents

  • Field Notes
  • President's Corner
  • Literature of interest to Virginia Herpetology
  • Minutes of the Spring 2016 Meeting
  • Treasurer's Report

Field Notes

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Clemmys guttata (Spotted Turtle) Prince William Co. County Record
Hyla chrysoscelis (Cope's Gray Treefrog) Smyth Co. County Record
Hyla chrysoscelis (Cope's Gray Treefrog) Culpeper Co. County Record
Hyla chrysoscelis (Cope's Gray Treefrog) Fauquier Co. County Record
Hyla chrysoscelis (Cope's Gray Treefrog) Buckingham Co. County Record
Hyla chrysoscelis (Cope's Gray Treefrog) Fluvanna Co. County Record
Hyla chrysoscelis (Cope's Gray Treefrog) Orange Co. County Record
Hyla squirella (Squirrel Treefrog) Henrico Co. County Record
Hyla squirella (Squirrel Treefrog) New Kent Co. County Record
Lithobates virgatipes (Carpenter Frog) Southampton Co. County Record
Hyla femoralis (Pine Woods Treefrog) Matthews Co. County Record
Scaphiopus holbrookii (Eastern Spadefoot) Roanoke Co. County Record
Kinosternon subrubrum subrubrum (Eastern Mud Turtle) Northumberland Co. County Record
Chelydra Serpentina (Snapping Turtle) Northumberland Co. County Record
Aspidoscelis sexlineata sexlineata (Eastern Six-Lined Racerunner) Shenandoah Co. County Record
Eurycea longicauda (Long-tailed Salamander) Nelson Co. County Record
Sceloporus undulatus (Eastern Fence Lizard) Clarke Co. County Record
Agkistrodon contortrix mokasen (Northern Copperhead) Culpeper Co. County Record

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Volume 36, Number 1 - 2016

Table of Contents

  • Field Notes
  • President's Corner
  • Minutes of the Fall 2015 Meeting

Field Notes

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Storeria o. occipitomaculata (Northern Red-bellied Snake) Buckingham Co. County Record
Scincella lateralis (Little Brown Skink) Buckingham Co. County Record
Amphiuma means (Two-Toed Amphiuma) York Co. County Record
Hyla cinerea (Green Treefrog) Spotsylvania Co. County Record
Lithobates virgatipes (Carpenter Frog) Spotsylvania Co. County Record
Lithobates virgatipes (Carpenter Frog) King and Queen Co. County Record
Acris gryllus (Southern Cricket Frog) Middlesex Co. County Record
Opheodrys aestivus aestivus (Northern Rough Greensnake) Fauquier Co. County Record
Thamnophis sauritus sauritus (Common Ribbonsnake) Warren Co. County Record
Pseudemys concinna concinna (Eastern River Cooter) Botetourt Co. County Record
Hemidactylium scutatum (Four-Toed Salamander) Wise Co. County Record
Chrysemys picta picta (Eastern Painted Turtle) Alleghany Co. County Record
Chelydra serpentina (Snapping Turtle) Alleghany Co. County Record
Pseudemys concinna concinna (Eastern River Cooter) Buckingham Co. County Record

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Volume 35, Number 2 - 2015

Table of Contents

  • Field Notes
  • President's Corner
  • Minutes of the Spring 2015 Meeting
  • Treasurer's Report
  • Recent Literature of Interest to Virginia Herpetology

Field Notes

 

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Hyla versicolor (Gray Treefrog) Stafford Co. County Record
Hyla squirella (Squirrel Treefrog) Charles City Co. County Record
Hyla femoralis (Pine Woods Treefrog) Henrico Co. County Record
Hyla femoralis (Pine Woods Treefrog) Essex Co. County Record Confirmation
Hyla femoralis (Pine Woods Treefrog) Hanover Co. County Record
Hyla femoralis (Pine Woods Treefrog) Gloucester Co. County Record
Hyla femoralis (Pine Woods Treefrog) Middlesex Co. County Record
Coluber constrictor constrictor (Northern Black Racer) Bath Co. County Record
Storeria o. occipitomaculata (Northern Red-Bellied Snake) Bath Co. County Record
Crotalus horridus (Timber Rattlesnake) Montgomery Co. County Record
Opheodrys aestivus (Rough Green Snake) Washington Co. County Record
Lampropeltis calligaster (Mole Kingsnake) Stafford Co. County Record
Trachemys scripta elegans (Red-Eared Slider) Tazewell Co. County Record
Chrysemys picta picta (Eastern Painted Turtle) Tazewell Co. County Record
Sceloporus undulatus (Eastern Fence Lizard) Tazewell Co. County Record

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Volume 35, Number 1 - 2015

Table of Contents

  • Recent Literature of Interest to Virginia Herpetology
  • Field Notes
  • President's Corner
  • Minutes of the Fall 2014 Meeting
  • Treasurer's Report
  • BioBlitz Announcement

Field Notes

 

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Pantherophis guttatus (Red Cornsnake) Craig Co. County Record
Storeria dekayi dekayi (Northern Brownsnake) Orange Co. County Record
Sceloporus undulatus (Eastern Fence Lizard) Orange Co. County Record
Terrapene carolina carolina (Eastern Box Turtle) City of Richmond Maximum egg size
Terrapene carolina carolina (Eastern Box Turtle) City of Richmond Maximum male size
Nerodia sipedon sipedon (Northern Watersnake) Anne Arundel Co., Maryland Snake Fungal Disease

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Volume 34, Number 2 - 2014

Table of Contents

  • Field Notes
  • President's Corner
  • Minutes of the Spring 2014 Meeting
  • Treasurer's Report
  • Presentations at the Fall 2014 Meeting at Three Lakes Park

Field Notes

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Hyla cinerea (Green Treefrog) Amelia Co. County Record
Hyla cinerea (Green Treefrog) Brunswick Co. County Record
Hyla cinerea (Green Treefrog) Dinwiddie Co. County Record
Hyla cinerea (Green Treefrog) Mecklenburg Co. Range Extension
Hyla femoralis (Pine Woods Treefrog) Amelia Co. County Record
Hyla femoralis (Pine Woods Treefrog) Caroline Co. County Record
Hyla femoralis (Pine Woods Treefrog) Dinwiddie Co. County Record
Hyla gratiosa (Barking Treefrog) Brunswick Co. County Record
Hyla squirella (Squirrel Treefrog) Dinwiddie Co. County Record
Hyla squirella (Squirrel Treefrog) Prince George Co. County Record
Hyla gratiosa (Barking Treefrog) Sussex Co. County Record
Hyla gratiosa (Barking Treefrog) Lunenburg Co. County Record
Anaxyrus quercicus (Oak Toad) Sussex Co. County Record Confirmation
Hyla squirella (Squirrel Treefrog) Chesterfield Co. County Record
Aspidoscelis sexlineata sexlineata (Eastern Six-lined Racerunner) Bath Co. County Record
Hyla cinerea (Green Treefrog) Chesterfield Co County Record
Lampropeltis triangulum triangulum (Eastern Milksnake) Craig Co. County Record
Trachemys scripta elegans (Red-eared Slider) Isle of Wight Co. County Record
Nerodia erythrogaster (Plain-bellied Watersnake) Dinwiddie Co. County Record
Pantherophis alleghaniensis (Eastern Ratsnake) Fairfax Co. Coloration
Thamnophis sirtalis (Eastern Gartersnake) Chesapeake City Coloration
Terrapene carolina carolina (Eastern Box Turtle) Dinwiddie Co. County Record

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Volume 34, Number 1 - 2014

Table of Contents

  • Field Notes
  • President's Corner
  • Minutes of the Spring 2014 Meeting
  • Treasurer's Report
  • Fall Meeting Summary
  • BioBlitz Announcement

Field Notes

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Ambystoma jeffersonianum (Jefferson Salamander) Botetourt Co. Range Extension
Carphophis amoenus (Worm Snake) Northumberland Co. County Record
Lampropeltis calligaster rhombomaculata (Mole Kingsnake) Suffolk City City Record
Pantherophis guttatus (Red Cornsnake) Northumberland Co. County Record
Coluber constrictor constrictor (Northern Black Racer) Greene Co. County Record
Lampropeltis getula (Eastern Kingsnake) Orange Co. County Record
Opheodrys aestivus (Rough Greensnake) Mecklenburg Co. Early Seasonal Activity
Storeria dekayi dekayi (Northern Brownsnake) Loudoun Co. County Record
Storeria dekayi dekayi (Northern Brownsnake) Prince Edward Co. County Record
Chelydra serpentina (Snapping Turtle) Botetourt Co. County Record
Plestiodon anthracinus (Northern Coal Skink) Highland Co. County Record
Hemidactylus turcicus (Mediterranean Gecko) Summary of confirmed locations in Virginia. Summary of confirmed locations in Virginia.
Chelydra serpentina (Snapping Turtle) Virginia Beach Diet

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Volume 33, Number 2 - 2013

Table of Contents

  • Field Notes
  • Articles of interest to Virginia Herpetology
  • President's Corner
  • Minutes of the Spring 2013 Meeting
  • Treasurer's Report
  • Fall Meeting Summary

Field Notes

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Ambystoma maculatum (Spotted Salamander) Orange Co. County Record
Terrapene carolina (Eastern Box Turtle) Orange Co. County Record
Opheodrys aestivus (Rough Green Snake) Orange Co. County Record
Hemidactylium scutatum (Four-toed Salamander) Lee Co. County Record
Pantherophis alleghaniensis (Eastern Ratsnake) Giles Co. Reproductive Behavior
Pseudemys concinna (Eastern River Cooter) Halifax Co. County Record
Storeria occipitomaculata occipitomaculata (Northern Red-bellied Snake) Prince George Co. County Record
Terrapene carolina carolina (Eastern Box Turtle) Prince George Co. Confirmation Observation
Clemmys guttata (Spotted Turtle) Fauquier Co, County Record
Hyla femoralis (Pine Woods Treefrog) Prince George Co. County Record
Scaphiopus holbrookii (Eastern Spadefoot) Botetourt Co. County Record
Hyla cinerea (Green Treefrog) Prince George Co. County Record
Pseudemys rubriventris (Northern Red-bellied Cooter) Nottoway Co. County Record

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Volume 33, Number 1 - 2013

Table of Contents

  • Field Notes
  • President's Corner
  • Minutes of the Fall 2012 VHS Meeting
  • Treasurer's Report
  • Spring Survey and Meeting Notice

Field Notes

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Hyla cincera (Green Treefrog) Craig Co. County Record
Pantherophis alleghaniensis (Eastern Ratsnake) Craig Co. Early Emergence
Sternotherus odoratus (Eastern Musk Turtle) Franklin Co. County Record
Lampropeltis calligaster rhombomaculata (Mole Kingsnake) Cumberland Co. County Record
Lampropeltis getula (Eastern Kingsnake) Charles City Co. Oophagy
Chelydra serpentina (Snapping Turtle) Charles City Co. Oophagy (see above field note)
Hyla gratiosa (Barking Treefrog) Greensville Co. County Record
Heterodon platirhinos (Eastern Hog-nosed Snake) Cumberland Co. County Record

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Volume 32, Number 2 - 2012

Table of Contents

  • Field Notes
  • President's Corner
  • Fall Meeting Announcement - October 20th at the National Zoo
  • Minutes of the Spring 2012 VHS Meeting
  • Treasurer's Report

Field Notes

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Carphophis amoenus amoenus (Eastern Wormsnake) Fairfax Co. Albinism
Carphophis amoenus amoenus (Eastern Wormsnake) Warren Co. County Record
Hyla gratiosa (Barking Treefrog) Prince George Co. County Record
Plestiodon laticeps (Broad-headed Skink) Loudoun Co. County Record
Plestiodon laticeps (Broad-headed Skink) Loudoun Co. Confirmation observation
Hyla chrysoscelis (Cope's Gray Treefrog) Augusta Co. County Record
Apalone spinifera spinifera (Eastern Spiny Softshell) Wise Co. County Record
Hyla squirella (Squirrel Treefrog) Sussex Co. County Record
Lampropeltis getula getula (Eastern Kingsnake) Halifax Co. County Record
Lampropeltis triangulum triangulum (Eastern Milk Snake) Bland Co. County Record
Lampropeltis triangulum triangulum (Eastern Milk Snake) Dickenson Co. County Record
Scaphiopus holbrookii (Eastern Spadefoot) Franklin Co. County Record
Tantilla coronata (Southeastern Crowned Snake) Campbell Co. County Record
Pseudemys concinna concinna (Eastern River Cooter) City of Danville Reproductive Behavior
Pseudemys concinna concinna (Eastern River Cooter) Appomattox Co. County Record
Heterodon platirhinos (Eastern Hog-nosed Snake) Louisa Co. County Record
Opheodrys aestivus (Rough Greensnake) Northumberland Co. County Record
Hemidactylium scutatum (Four-toed Salamander) Pulaski Co. County Record

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Volume 32, Number 1 - 2012

Table of Contents

  • Field Notes
  • President's Corner
  • Minutes of the Fall 2011 VHS Meeting
  • Treasurer's Report
  • Spring 2012 Meeting Announcement

Field Notes

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Lampropeltis calligaster rhombomaculata (Mole Kingsnake) Greensville Co. County Record
Scaphiopus holbrookii (Eastern Spadefoot) Halifax Co. County Record
Pseudemys concinna floridana (Coastal Plain Cooter) City of Norfolk County Record
Heterodon platirhinos (Eastern Hog-nosed Snake) Frabklin Co. County Record
Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis (Eastern Gartersnake) City of Danville City Record/Reproduction
Coluber constrictor constrictor (Northern Black Racer) Smyth Co. County Record
Pantherophis alleghaniensis (Eastern Ratsnake) Middlesex Co. County Record
Lampropeltis getula getula (Eastern Kingsnake) Prince George Co. Confirmation observation
Plestiodon fasciatus (Common Five-lined Skink) Fairfax Co. Coloration
Trachemys scripta scripta (Yellow-bellied Slider) Loudoun Co. County Record
Coluber constrictor constrictor (Northern Black Racer) City of Virginia Beach Diet
Storeria dekayi dekayi (Northern Brownsnake) Alebemarle Co. County Record
Pseudemys rubiventris (Northern Red-bellied Cooter) Campbell Co. County Record
Pseudemys rubiventris (Northern Red-bellied Cooter) Warren Co. Confirmation observation
Carphophis amoenus amoenus (Eastern Wormsnake) James City Co. Coloration
Virginia valeriae pulchra (Mountain Earthsnake) Highland Co. Confirmation observation
Eurycea bislineata (Two-lined Salamander) Fairfax Co. Multifocal Skin Lesions

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Volume 31, Number 2 - 2011

Table of Contents

  • Field Notes
  • President's Corner
  • Minutes of the Spring 2011 VHS Meeting
  • Treasurer's Report
  • VHS 2011 Membership List
  • Fall Meeting Announcement
  • VHS Dues Announcement

Field Notes

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Storeria occipitomaculata occipitomaculata (N. Red-bellied Snake) Scott Co. County Record
Pseudemys concinna floridana (Coastal Plain Cooter) Southampton Co. County Record
Sceloporus undulatus (Eastern Fence Lizard) Fluvanna Co. County Record
Plestiodon laticeps (Broad-headed Skink) Prince George Co. County Record
Opheodrys aestivus (Rough Greensnake) Amelia Co. County Record
Virginia valeriae (Smooth Earthsnake) Page Co. County Record
Hyla cinerea (Green Treefrog) Sussex Co. County Record
Hyla cinerea (Green Treefrog) Powhatan Co. County Record
Hyla femoralis (Pine Woods Treefrog) Sussex Co. County Record
Pantherophis alleghaniensis (Eastern Ratsnake) King George Co. Anophthalmia

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Volume 31, Number 1 - 2011

Table of Contents

  • Field Notes
  • President's Corner
  • Minutes of the Fall 2010 Meeting
  • Treasurer's Report
  • Spring 2011 Meeting Notice

Field Notes

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Ambystoma jeffersonianum (Jefferson Salamander) Warren Co. County Record
Pseudemys concinna concinna (Eastern River Cooter) City of Richmond Reproduction
Scaphiopus holbrookii (Eastern Spadefoot) Loudoun Co. County Record
Terrapene carolina carolina (Eastern Box Turtle) Prince William Co. Behavior

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Volume 30, Number 2 - 2010

Table of Contents

  • Field Notes
  • President's Corner
  • Minutes of the Fall 2009 Meeting
  • Treasurer's Report

Field Notes

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Trachemys scripta scripta (Yellow-bellied Slider) Hanover Co. County Record
Lithobates sylvatica (Wood Frog) Powhatan Co. County Record
Farancia abacura abacura (Eastern Mudsnake) New Kent Co. County Record
Psuedemys rubriventris (Northern Red-bellied Cooter) Prince William Co. County Record
Hyla cinerea (Green Treefrog) Goochland Co County Record
Lithobates palustris (Pickerel Frog) Surry Co. County Record
Hyla femoralis (Pine Woods treefrog) Chesterfield Co. Confirmation observation
Hemidactylium scutatum (Four-toed Salamander) Franklin Co. County Record
Heterodon platirhinos (Eastern Hog-nosed Snake) Fluvanna Co. County Record
Thamnophis sauritus sauritus (Eastern Ribbonsnake) Prince George Co. County Record

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Volume 30, Number 1 - 2010

Table of Contents

  • Field Notes
  • President's Corner
  • Minutes of the Fall 2009 Meeting
  • Treasurer's Report
  • Spring 2010 Meeting Notice

Field Notes

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Pseudotriton ruber (Red Salamander) Buckingham Co. County Record
Siren intermedia intermedia (Eastern Lesser Siren) Hanover Co. County Record
Storeria dekayi dekayi (Northern Brown Snake) Pulaski Co. County Record
Lampropeltis calligaster rhombomaculata (Mole Kingsnake) Franklin Co. County Record
Thamnophis sirtalis (Eastern Gartersnake) Franklin Co. County Record
Hyla cinerea (Green Treefrog) Southampton Co. County Record
Lithobates clamitans (Green Frog) Southampton Co. County Record
Pseudacris ocularis (Little Grass Frog) Isle of Wight Co. County Record
Lithobates sphenocephalus (Southern Leopard Frog) Pittsylvania Co. Reproduction
Virginia valeriae valeriae (Eastern Smooth Earthsnake) Bedford Co. County Record
Ambystoma opacum (Marbled Salamander) Bedford Co. County Record
Hyla chrysoscelis (Cope's Gray Treefrog) Bedford Co. County Record

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Volume 29, Number 2 - 2009

Table of Contents

  • Field Notes
  • President's Corner
  • Treasurer's Report Fall 2009
  • Minutes of the Spring Meeting 2009
  • Fall 2009 Meeting Notice

Field Notes

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Pseudacris crucifer (Spring Peeper) Grayson Co. County Record
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

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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
Amphiuma means (Two-toed Amphiuma) James City Co. County Record
Pseudacris brimleyi (Brimley's Chorus Frog) James City Co. County Record

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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)
  • 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)
  • 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

Table of Contents

  • 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

Table of Contents

  • 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

Table of Contents

  • 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

Table of Contents

  • 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
Pseudemysrubriventris (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
Hyla femoralis (Pine Woods Treefrog) Essex Co. County Record
Acris crepitans (Eastern Cricket Frog) Essex Co. County Record
Lithobates clamitans (Green Frog) Essex Co. County Record
Lithobates sphenocephalus (Southern Leopard Frog) Essex Co. County Record
Gastrophryne carolinensis (Eastern Narrow-Mouthed Toad) Sussex Co. County Record

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Volume 24, Number 1 - 2004

Table of Contents

  • 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

Table of Contents

  • 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

Table of Contents

  • 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

Table of Contents

  • 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

Table of Contents

  • 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

Table of Contents

  • 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

Table of Contents

  • 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

Table of Contents

  • 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

Table of Contents

  • 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

Table of Contents

  • 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

Table of Contents

  • 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

Table of Contents

  • 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

Table of Contents

  • 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

Table of Contents

  • 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

Table of Contents

  • 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

Table of Contents

  • 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

Table of Contents

  • 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

Table of Contents

  • 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

Table of Contents

  • 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

Table of Contents

  • 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

Table of Contents

  • 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

Table of Contents

  • 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

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Volume 12, Number 2 - 1992

Table of Contents

  • Anuran Population Declines in Western Virginia - Richard L. Hoffman
  • Narrative of the 1992 VHS Spring Meeting - Michael S. HaysletL

Field Notes

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Pseudemys floridana (Cooter) Sussex Co. County Record
Cnemidophorus sexlineatus sexlineatus (Six-Lined Racerunner) Campbell Co. County Record
Ambysioma maculatum (Spotted salamander) Bath Co. County Record
Ambysioma maculatum (Spotted salamander) Alleghany Co. Confirmation Observation
Coluber constrictor constrictor (Northern Black Racer) Bath Co. ?

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Volume 12, Number 1 - 1992

Table of Contents

Field Notes

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Rana virgatipes (Carpenter Frog) Caroline Co. Confirmation Observation
Plethodon hubrichti (Peaks of Otter salamander) Rockbridge Co. Confirmation Observation
Stereochilus marginatus (Many-lined Salamander) Surry Co. County Record

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Volume 11, Number 2 - 1991

Table of Contents

  • Herpetofauna of Chippokes Plantation State Park - Kurt A. Buhlmann and Michael S. Hayslett
  • First Verified Record of the Hawksbill Sea Turtle (Erctmoclielys imbricata) in Virginia Waters - J.A. Keinath, J.A. Musick, and W.M. Swingle

Field Notes

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Chelydra serpentina (Snapping Turtle) Caroline Co. Egg Laying Observation
Hyla versicolor (Gray Treefrog) Loudoun Co. Confirmation Observation
Terrapene carolina carolina (Eastern Box Turtle) Campbell Co. Egg Laying Observation
Hyla versicolor versicolor (Eastern Gray Treefrog); Hyla chrysoscclis (Cope's Gray Treefrog) Lunenburg Co. Confirmation Observation
Gastrophryne carolinensis carolinensis (Eastern Narrow-mouthed Toad) Lunenburg Co. Confirmation Observation

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Volume 11, Number 1 - 1991

Table of Contents

  • Contributions to the History of Virginia Herpetology III: John B. Lewis’ "Amphibia of the Seward Forest and Vicinity" - Joseph C. Mitchell
  • The Herpetofauna of George Washington Birthplace National Monument, Virginia - Ralph P. Eckerlin

Field Notes

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Carphophus amoenus (Worm Snake) Prince George Co. Confirmation Observation
Chelydra serpentina serpentina (Common Snapping Turtle) Sussex Co. County Record
Siren lacertina (Greater Siren) City of Virginia Beach City Record
Ambystoma mabeei (Mabee’s salamander) York Co. Confirmation Observation

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Volume 10, Number 2 - 1990

Table of Contents

  • Contributions to the History of Virginia Herpetology II: John B. Lewis’ "List of Reptiles observed in Amelia, Brunswick and Norfolk Counties" - Joseph C. Mitchell

Field Notes

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Gastrophryne carolinensis carolinensis (Eastern Narrow-Mouthed Toad) Pittsylvania Co. County Record
Rana utricularia (Southern Leopard Frog) Pittsylvania Co. County Record
Storeria o. occipitomaculata (Northern Red-bellied Snake) Campbell Co. County Record
Aneides aeneus (Green Salamander) Wythe Co. County Record
Psuedotriton m. montanus (Eastern Mud Salamander) Greene Co. County Record

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Volume 10, Number 1 - 1990

Table of Contents

  • Contributions to the History of Virginia Herpetology I: John B. Lewis’ "List of Amphibians observed in Amelia, Brunswick and Norfolk Counties" - Joseph C. Mitchell
  • The Distribution and Identification of Two-lined Salamanders in Virginia - Oliver Ghitea and Paul Sattler

Field Notes

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Caretta caretta (Loggerhead Sea Turtle) and Lepidochelvs kempi (Atlantic Ridley Sea Turtle): Virginia Beach/Norfolk latest strandings
Elaphe guttata guttata (Corn Snake) Dinwiddie Co. County Record
Alligator mississippiensis (American Alligator) Stafford Co. Released Pet
Terrapene Carolina Carolina (Eastern Box Turtle) City of Hampton City Record
Opheodrys aestivus (Rough Green Snake) City of Hampton Confirmation Observation

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Volume 9, Number 2 - 1989

Table of Contents

  • "Salamander"
  • A Preliminary Survey of the Amphibians and Reptiles of Sweet Briar College, Virginia - Joseph C. Mitchell and Wendy H. M itchel

Field Notes

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Pseudemys rubriventris rubriventris (Red-bellied Turtle) Suffolk Co. Scavenging Observation
Hemidactylium scutatum (Four-toed Salamander) City of Virginia Beach City Record
Crotaliis horridus atricaudatus (Canebrake Rattlesnake) City of Chesapeake Military Base Record
Chrysemys picta picta (Eastern Painted Turtle) Prince George Co. County Record
Coluber constrictor constrictor (Northern Black Racer) Loudoun Co. Confirmation Observation
Chelydra serpentina serpentina (Common Snapping Turtle) Loudoun Co. County Record
Deirochclys reticularia reticularia (Eastern Chicken Turtle) City of Virginia Beach Confirmation Observation

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Volume 9, Number 1 - 1989

Table of Contents

  • An Historical Review of the False Bog Turtle Record in Fairfax County. Virginia - Joseph C. Mitchel
  • Preliminary Survey of the Freshwater Turtles of the Blackwater River - Mitchell D. Norman.

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Volume 8, Number 2 - 1988

Table of Contents

  • VHS Celebrates Its Thirtieth Anniversary - Franklin J. Tobey
  • A Southwestern Range Extension in Bedford County for the Peaks of Otter Salamander - Robert A. S. Wright
  • Proposed List of Amphibians and Reptiles of Special Concern in Virginia - Joseph G. Mitchell

Field Notes

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Ophisaurus ventralis (Eastern Glass Lizard) City of Virginia Beach Egg Measurements
Thamnophis sirtalis sirtalis (Eastern Garter Snake) City of Richmond Neonate Measurements
Coluber constrictor constrictor (Northern Black Racer) Suffolk Co. Possible Mating
Lampropeltis getulua niger (Black Kingsnake) Scott Co. Confirmation Observation
Chelydra serpentina serpentina (Common Snapping Turtle) Suffolk Co. Possible Mating

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Volume 8, Number 1 - 1988

Table of Contents

  • Reptiles and Amphibians Observed in the Ware Creek Watershed, James City County, Virginia - Don Schwab
  • Life History of the Timber Rattlesnake - W. H. Martin

Field Notes

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Heterodon platyrhinos (Eastern Hognose Snake) Lunenburg Co. County Record
Terrapene c. Carolina (Eastern Box Turtle) Lunenburg Co. County Record
Sceloporua undulatus hyacinthinus (Northern Fence Lizard) Lunenburg Co. County Record
Acris crepitans crepitans (Northern Cricket Frog) Lunenburg Co. County Record
Lampropeltis getulus getulus (Common or Eastern Kingsnake) Brunswick Co. County Record
Coluber constrictor constrictor (Black Racer) Buckingham Co. County Record
Farancia erytrogramma (Rainbow Snake) City of Richmond City Record
Heterodon platyrhinos (Eastern Hognose Snake) Pittsylvania Co. County Record
Plethodon yonahlossee Dunn (Yonahlossee Salamander) Floyd Co. Confirmation Observation

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Volume 7, Number 2 - 1987

Table of Contents

  • Natural History Observations on Venomous Snakes Near the Peaks of Otter, Bedford County, Virginia - Robert A. S. Wright.
  • Symmetrical Twinning in Chrysemys scripta scripta - Thomas M. Padgett
  • Herpful Hints: Mouthrot, Canker-Mouth and Infectious Stomatitis in Captive Reptiles - David M. Moore, DVM
  • How I Keep Aquatic Turtles Without Being Enslaved by Them - Laura F. Crews

Field Notes

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Regina septemvittata (Queen snake) Appomattox Co. County Record
Regina septemvittata (Queen snake) Buckingham Co. County Record
Regina septemvittata (Queen snake) Cumberland Co. County Record
Regina septemvittata (Queen snake) Prince Edward Co. County Record
Crotalus horridus (Timber Rattlesnake) Isle of Wight County Record
Opheodrys aestivus (Rough Green Snake) Mathews Co. County Record
Sclncella lateralis (Ground Skink) Mathews Co. County Record

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Volume 7, Number 1 - 1987

Table of Contents

  • Herpful Hints: Calcium and Phosphorus Balance in the Diets of Captive Reptiles - David M. Moore, DVM
  • The Herpetofauna of Alleghany County, Virginia, Part 4. Biogeographic Inferences - Richard Ho
  • Herpetofauna of the New River Gorge National River, West Virginia - Kurt A. Buhl

Field Notes

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Kinosternon subrubum subrubum (Eastern Mud Turtle) Sussex Co. County Record
Elaphe obsoleta obsoleta (Black Rat Snake) Isle of Wight County Record
Elaphe obsoleta obsoleta (Black Rat Snake) City of Virginia Beach Courtship Observation

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Volume 6, Number 2 - 1986

Table of Contents

  • Herpful Hints, Mite Infestation on Snakes - David M. Moore, DVM
  • Some Amphibian and Reptilian Records from Loudoun Heights, Loudoun County, Virginia - Franklin J. Tobey
  • Scincella laterale on Warm Springs Mountain: a preposterous distributional record - Richard L. Hoffman

Field Notes

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Heterodon platyrhinos (Eastern Hognose Snake) Sussex Co. County Record
Lampropeltis t. trianoulum x L. _t. elapsoides (Coastal Plains Milksnake) City of Suffolk ?
Chrysemys picta picta (Eastern Painted Turtle) Isle of Wight Co. County Record

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Volume 6, Number 1 - 1986

Table of Contents

  • The Herpetofauna of Alleghany County, Virginia, Part 3. Class Reptilia - Richard L. Hoffman
  • The Herpetofauna of Caledon State Park, Virginia - James M. Hill and Thomas A. Pierson
  • A Range Extension for Leurognathus marmoratus Moore in Smyth County, Virginia - Charles M. Neal and Eugene V. Gourley

Field Notes

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Heterodon platyrhinos (Eastern Hognose Snake) Prince George Co. County Record

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Volume 5, Number 2 - 1985

Table of Contents

  • The Herpetofauna of Alleghany County, Virginia, Part 2. Class Amphibia - by Richard L. Hoffman
  • Tongue Worms (Pentastomida) in a Northern Copperhead (Aqkistrodon contortrix mokasen (Daudin)) from the Great Dismal Swamp, Virginia - by Don Schwab

Field Notes

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Nerodia erythrogaster (Redbelly Water Snake) City of Suffolk Early Activity
Coluber constrictor constrictor (Northern Black Racer) Sussex Co. County Record
Graptemys geographica (Map Turtle) Scott Co. County Record
d Stemotherus minor peltifer (Stripeneck Musk Turtle) Scott County Record

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Volume 5, Number 1 - 1985

Table of Contents

  • The Herpetofauna of Alleghany County, Virginia - Richard L. Hoffman
  • Some Reptiles from Sinking Creek and Gap Mountains, Montgomery County, Virginia , April-June, 1983 - Paul Nicoletto

Field Notes

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Agkistrodon confortrix mokasen (Northern Copperhead) &
Lampropeltis getulus getulus (Eastern Kingsnake)
City of Suffolk predator / prey observation

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Volume 4, Number 2 - 1984

Table of Contents

  • Amphibians and Reptiles of Rockingham County, Virginia - H.G.M. Jopson
  • Notes on the Local Distribution of Desmognathus wriqhti and Plethodon welleri in Virginia - C.A. Pague.
  • Reptiles and Amphibians of Far Southwestern Virginia: Report on a Biogeographical and Ecological Survey - J.C. Mitchell and C.A. Pague

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Volume 4, Number 1 - 1984

Table of Contents

  • The Herpetology of South I sl e Plantation - Robert N. Bader
  • A Fourth Locality for the Shovelnose Salamander, Leurognathus marmoratus, in Virginia - C. A. Pague and J. C. Mitchel
  • Herpetological Place Names in Virginia - J. C. Mitchell and W. H. Mitchell
  • Necturus maculosus in the New River? - R. L. Hoffman

Field Notes

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Lampropeltis getulus niger (Black Kingsnake) Scott Co. Range observation

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Volume 3, Number 2 - 1983

Table of Contents

  • Reptile and Amphibian Records from the Virginia Piedmont -- 1975 to 1981 - John B. Bazuin
  • Tagging Larval Salamanders - by Patrick H. Ireland
  • The Virginia Natural Diversity Information Program by Steve Croy

Field Notes

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Elaphe obsoleta obsoleta (Black Rat Snake) Charlotte Co. egg laying location

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Volume 3, Number 1 - 1983

Table of Contents

  • Meeting Notice
  • Editorial Policy
  • Salamanders from Burke's Garden, Virginia by Richard L. Hoffman
  • Reptiles and Amphibians of the Dioritic Section of the Green Springs Igneous Intrusion, Louisa County, Virginia by John B. Bazuin, Jr.
  • Field Notes
  • News and Notes
  • Announcements
  • Recent Virginia Literature
  • Humor
  • VaHS Spring Meeting Information
  • SSAR Membership Information
  • VaHS Membership Information

Field Notes

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Scaphiopus holbrooki (Eastern Spadefoot) City of Suffolk voucher
Southern leopard frogs (Rana utricularia) ? ?
spring peepers (Hyla crucifer) ? ?
Brimley's chorus frogs (Pseudacris brimleyi) ? ?
spadefoot toad (Scaphiopus holbrooki) ? early activity
spadefoot toad (Scaphiopus holbrooki) Northampton Co. atypical emergence

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Volume 2, Number 2 - 1982

Table of Contents

  • Editor's Note
  • Revised VaHS Constitution
  • Fall Meeting Information
  • Map for Fall Meeting
  • Current Membership List
  • Recent Publications In Virginia Herpetology
  • National Herpetology Talks Held In Raleigh
  • Abstracts of Talks on Virginia Herpetology
  • Field Notes
  • A Checklist of Amphibians and Reptiles of Back Bay National Wild life Refuge and False Cape State Park
  • World Wildlife Fund Request
  • Endangered Species Act In Jeopardy (reprinted)
  • Endangered Amphibians and Reptiles
  • SSAR Information and Publications
  • New Pennsylvania Publication
  • VaHS Membership Sheet

Field Notes

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Gastrophryne carolinensis (Narrow-mouth toad) Mecklenburg Co. voucher
Hyla chrysoscelis (Cope's gray treefrog) Mecklenburg Co. voucher
Rana utricularia (Southern leopard frog) Mecklenburg Co. voucher
Scincella lateralis (Ground skink) Mecklenburg Co. voucher
Bufo woodhousei fowleri (Fowler's toad) Mecklenburg Co. voucher
Terrapene Carolina (Eastern box turtle) Mecklenburg Co. voucher
Acris crepitans (Northern cricket frog) Mecklenburg Co. voucher
Eumeces fasciatus (Eastern five-lined skink) Mecklenburg Co. voucher
Sceloporus undulatus (Eastern fence lizard) Mecklenburg Co. voucher

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Volume 2, Number 1 - 1982

Table of Contents

  • Meeting Notice
  • Editor's Note
  • Map to Spring VaHS meeting
  • Population estimates of leurognathus marmoratus and Desmognathus guadramaculatus at White Top Mountain, Va.
  • VaHS Library Holdings
  • Bibliography of Virginia Herpetology
  • National Zoo opens new Reptile House
  • The Virginia Nonqame Species Program: Reptiles and Amphibians
  • Book Review: The Reptiles and Amphibians of Florida. Part I: The Snakes
  • Antifreeze in frogs!
  • Herpetology Meetings Announcements
  • Request: Australian Snake Breeding Info

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Volume 1, Number 1 - 1981

Table of Contents

  • Meeting Notice
  • Editor's Note
  • A Key to the Aquatic Salamander Larvae and Larviform Adults of Virginia
  • Notes on Male Combat in Two Virginia Snakes, Agkistrodon contortrix and Elaphe obsoleta
  • On the occurrence of Pseudacris brachyphona (Cope) in Virginia
  • Pillstrom Tongs are Still Available
  • The Captive Maintenance of Virginia’s Watersnakes
  • Legislative Alert - Back Bay Wildlife Refuge

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Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources - added 07-Dec-2023

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Eastern American Toad (Anaxyrus americanus americanus) Danville City City Record
American Bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus) Fauquier Co. County Record
Midland Mud Salamander (Pseudotriton montanus diastictus) Giles Co. County Record
Eastern Mud Salamander (Pseudotriton montanus montanus) Chesterfield Co. County Record
Spring Peeper (Pseudacris crucifer) Craig Co. County Record
Coastal Plains Leopard Frog (Lithobates sphenocephalus utricularius) Smyth Co. County Record (introduced population)
Northern Coal Skink (Plestiodon anthracinus anthracinus) Roanoke Co. County Record
Spotted Turtle (Clemmys guttata) Gloucester Co. County Record
Dekay's Brownsnake (Storeria dekayi) Halifax Co. County Record
Mediterranean Gecko (Hemidactylus turcicus) Hanover Co. County Record
Red Cornsnake (Pantherophis guttatus) Henry Co. County Record
Red Cornsnake (Pantherophis guttatus) Appomattox Co. County Record
Snapping Turtle (Chelydra serpentina) Culpeper Co. County Record

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Herp Review - Geographic Distribution 53(4) 2022 - added 08-Feb-2023

Species Location Herp Review Reason for Field Note
Pseudacris brachyphona (Mountain Chorus Frog) Russell Co. PDF County Record

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Banisteria 56: 118-136 - HERPETOLOGICAL INVENTORY AT SWEET’S FARM IN HIGHLAND COUNTY, VIRGINIA - added 04-Jan-2023

Species Location Banisteria 56: 118-136 Reason for Field Note
Hyla versicolor (Gray Treefrog) Highland Co. PDF County Record

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Herp Review - Geographic Distribution 54(3) 2024 - added 09-Feb-2024

Species Location Herp Review Reason for Field Note
Aneides aeneus (Green Salamander) Giles Co. County Record
Hemidactylium scutatum (Four-toed Salamander) Goochland Co. County Record

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Herp Review - Geographic Distribution 53(3) 2022 - added 04-Oct-2022

Species Location Herp Review Reason for Field Note
Hemidactylium scutatum (Four-toed Salamander) Craig Co. PDF County Record

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Herp Review - Geographic Distribution 53(2) 2022 - added 28-Sep-2022

Species Location Herp Review Reason for Field Note
Eurycea guttolineata (Three-lined Salamander) Carroll Co. PDF County Record

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Herp Review - Geographic distribution 53(1) 2022 - added 04-Apr-2022

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Plestiodon anthracinus (Northern Coal Skink) Craig Co. County Record
Storeria occipitomaculata (Red-bellied Snake) Craig Co. County Record
Pseudacris brachyphona (Mountain Chorus Frog) Washington Co. County Record

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Zootaxa 4734(1):1-61 - added 14-Mar-2022

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Desmognathus planiceps (Flat-headed Salamander) Patrick Co. County Record
Desmognathus planiceps (Flat-headed Salamander) Roanoke County Record

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2019 Records From Other Recognized Publications

Herpetological Review, 2019, 50(4):756

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Plethodon dixi (Dixie Cavern Salamander) Roanoke Co. County Record

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2014 Records From Other Recognized Publications

Herpetological Review, 2014, 45(1)

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Ambystoma opacum (Marbled Salamander) Wise Co. County Record
Ambystoma maculatum (Spotted Salamander) Lee Co. County Record
Pseudotriton montanus diastictus (Midland Mud Salamander) Wise Co. County Record
Sceloporus undulatus (Eastern Fence Lizard) Russell Co. County Record
(Carphophis amoenus amoenus) (Eastern Wormsnake) Wise Co. County Record
Heterodon platirhinos (Eastern Hog-nosed Snake) Wise Co. County Record
Nerodia sipedon sipedon (Northern Watersnake) Wise Co. County Record
Hemidactylus turcicus (Mediterranean Gecko) Montgomery Co. County Record

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2013 Records From Other Recognized Publications

Herpetological Review, 2013, 44:471

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Siren lacertina(Greater Siren) York Co. County Record

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2012 Records From Other Recognized Publications

Herpetological Review, 2012, 43:612

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Siren intermedia intermedia(Eastern Lesser Siren) Dinwiddie Co. County Record

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2009 Records From Other Recognized Publications

Herpetological Review, 2009, 40-195

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Ambystoma maculatum (Spotted Salamander) Giles Co. County Record

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VertNet Records

Species Location VertNet PDF Year Reason for Field Note
Sceloporus undulatus (Eastern Fence Lizard) Brunswick County PDF 1983 County Record
Lithobates catesbeianus (American Bullfrog) Amelia County PDF 1988 County Record
Lampropeltis rhombomaculata (Northern Mole Kingsnake) City of Danville PDF 1839 City Record
Lithobates catesbeianus (American Bullfrog) Orange Co. PDF 2016 County Record
Thamnophis saurita saurita (Common Ribbonsnake) James City Co. PDF 2017 County Record
Ambystoma opacum (Marbled Salamander) Loudoun Co. PDF 1942 County Record
Lithobates clamitans (Green Frog) City of Hampton PDF 1949 City Record
Storeria dekayi (Dekay’s Brownsnake) Dinwiddie Co. PDF 1998 County Record
Storeria dekayi (Dekay’s Brownsnake) Mathews Co. PDF 1984 County Record
Pseudotriton ruber ruber (Northern Red Salamander) Orange Co. PDF 1920 County Record
Kinosternon subrubrum subrubrum (Southeastern Mud Turtle) Orange Co. PDF 1979 County Record

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1955 Records From Other Recognized Publications

Herpetologica 11, 1955, 30-32

Species Location Reason for Field Note
Pseudacris brachyphona (Mountain Chorus Frog) Buchanan Co. County Record
Pseudacris brachyphona (Mountain Chorus Frog) Tazewell Co. County Record

Museum Record: NCSM-Herp 67691-67694

Notes: The Buchanan and Tazewell County records are present in the 1985 Tobey Atlas. However, these records are absent in the 1999 Mitchell Reay Atlas due to personal conflicts between the author(s) and collection manager.


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Box Turtle Reporting

Spadefoot Reporting