Thamnophis proximus (Say) – Western Ribbonsnake
Thamnophis proximus (Say) – Westerm Ribbonsnake

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     Exact locality, based on specimen(s) or photographs examined
     Exact locality, based on literature record believed valid
     Approximate locality based on specimen(s) or photographs examined
     Approximate locality based on literature record believed valid
     County record only, based on specimens or photographs examined
     County record only, based on literature report believed valid
     Type locality
?      Questionable and/or problematic record

Taxonomy: Of the four subspecies of Thamnophis proximus listed by Crother et al. (2012), only T. p. proximus (Orange-striped Ribbonsnake) ranges into Tennessee (Conant and Collins 1998). 

Distribution: Records of this species in Tennessee are limited to four counties in the western part of the state. 

Museum Records 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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