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Taxonomy:
Of the four subspecies of
Thamnophis proximus listed by
Crother et al. (2008), only T. p.
proximus (Orange-striped Ribbonsnake) ranges into Tennessee.
Distribution:
Records of this species in
Tennessee are limited to four counties in the extreme western part of the state.
Specimens Examined by Counties:
Lake—KU 21810, 21811; MoSU R2576, R2943; SIUC R-3434, R-3435, R-3975; UIMNH 1185.
Obion—APSU 2325, 2363, 3188; KU
154145; MSU 1036; UIMNH 2, 1184, 22609, 43719; UMMZ 84408; USNM 489479.
Shelby—APSU 13997, 15946.
Literature Sources by Counties:
Hardeman—Parker (1948), Norton and Harvey (1975).
Lake—Rossman (1962).
Obion—Rossman (1962).
Shelby— Parker (1948).
Questionable and/or Erroneous Records:
None.
Conservation Status: None.
Posted: 8 April 2009
Latest Revision: 22 July 2009
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