Specimen Information

Agkistrodon piscivorus
Agkistrodon piscivorus
(Cottonmouth)
Reptiles-Snakes
Native Transplant

Specimen ID1932862
GroupReptiles-Snakes
GenusAgkistrodon
Speciespiscivorus
Common NameCottonmouth
StateVA
CountyFairfax
LocalityIsland Creek Elementary School in Kingstowne, VA
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMiddle Potomac-Anacostia-Occoquan
HUC8 Number02070010
HUC10 NamePohick Creek
HUC10 Number0207001004
HUC12 NameAccotink Creek
HUC12 Number020700100402
Map
Collection Day2
Collection Month6
Collection Year2026
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwaydispersed
CommentsThe snake looked to be a juvenile. It was around five to six inches long.
Record TypeNAS sighting report
VerifierTheodore J. Rioux
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2026]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [6/24/2026].

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