>>Doesnt need to be an island. There are several geological and geographical "islands" that may have already contributed to this occurring. I always look at E. slowinski as a possible E. guttata by E. emoryi relict integrade that has finally made it to species status. Same with goini/meansi or whatever you prefer to call that critter. I always liked Appalachicola king LOL!! I think most of the usual suspects are all at the species or subspecies level, and I am not sure if there are any current genus identified as fairly new relict related hybrids for sure. Very interesting post OLDherper!!!



I agree with you concerning the Slowenskii.....Same goes for Goini, Outer Banks Kings, Padre Island Milksnakes, Mustang Island Splendida, Webbi, Zonata, Mexicana, etc....



And I agree about geographical "islands"......

Mexicana are a prime example of gene flow cut off by mountain peaks.....and at the same time gene flow remains through the valleys......



With this belief....All of the snake species and subspecies we see today are the results of gene flow from one or more species or subspecies to the other......



Some believe that Ruthveni are the Relict Grandfather to all North American Kingsnakes......Gene flow from South to North from the southernmost Kingsnake there is........
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