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New Kingsnake species described

HKM Jul 01, 2005 08:58 PM

Those of you interested in the evolutionary biology of kingsnakes etc., should check out the latest Journal of Herpetology (Volume 39 #2). In it there is a new species of kingsnake described from Durango, Mexico (Lampropeltis webbi). It is most closely related to L. pyromelana and L. m. greeri.

If you remember the discussion a few years ago on grey band forum about this group of snakes, this new species fills in the distributional gap between pyro and greeri that was proposed by some of us in discussing bigwhitefeet's crossing of pyro and alterna.

The specimens are an interesting find and the article is a good read. You can decide for yourselves if you agree with the authors findings or taxonomy (new or proposed).

Have a safe and happy 4th of July weekend everyone. Hugh

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