Snakehead infiltrates Virginia waters and legislation
Lurking in the Potomac River is a wriggly monster that can grow to four feet long. With its sharp teeth, the snakehead devours other fish, and biologists fear it could spread across the country. It may not be the second coming of “Jaws,” but Virginia officials view the invasive species as a possible threat.
To keep the snakehead in check, Sen. Scott Surovell, D-Mount Vernon, has introduced a bill to increase the penalty for people who introduce the non-native fish into state waters. Currently, the law only prohibits bringing snakeheads into Virginia; the penalty can be a fine of up to $500.
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