Actually Water Mocassin's have been seen a little further north in Va then the SW tip. There are a bunch along the lower Chickahomany River down around Willamsburg and south.
But anyway how cool to see the water snake.
I wonder how many get killed by people who have no clue that they are harmless.
Sounds like you guys had a great day!
I have a cool marshland park by my house I want to go herping in.
What a great way to spend a day