Yes, they are changing-for the worst. Freer and Hebronville, TX splendida are now holbrooki according to the new getula species split (check their map). The cal kings along the little colorado river in northern AZ are now splendida. MBKs are now Cal Kings. If all this becomes the norm, we are doomed as far as really understanding these snakes. I really don't see the DNA magic bullet...I see a bunch of garbage.