Re: Bogertophis - why is the Transpecos rat snake in this genus?

Posted by Randall Clark on March 22, 2001 at 18:00:52:

In Reply to: Re: Bogertophis - why is the Transpecos rat snake in this genus? posted by Don Gallagher on March 22, 2001 at 04:28:45:

: : What distinguishes the rat snakes that are placed in this genus?

:
: What distinguishes the two members of this genus is the row of suboccular scales just below the eye. I really like subocs.

: Don

ok, along those same lines, do you know why they've kept the asian species of Elaphe in that same genus when they (at least many) have a single preocular more similar to the genus Coluber?

Follow Ups:

Post a Followup

Name:
E-Mail:

Subject:

Comments:
: : : What distinguishes the rat snakes that are placed in this genus? : : : : What distinguishes the two members of this genus is the row of suboccular scales just below the eye. I really like subocs. : : Don : ok, along those same lines, do you know why they've kept the asian species of Elaphe in that same genus when they (at least many) have a single preocular more similar to the genus Coluber?

Optional Link URL:
Link Title:
Optional Image URL:

---

[ Follow Ups ] [ Post Followup ] [ The Rat Snake Forum ] [ FAQ ]

kingsnake.com | NRAAC.ORG | ReptileBusinessGuide.com | ReptileShowGuide.com | ReptileShows.mobi | Connected By Cars | DesertRunner.org AprilFirstBioEngineering | GunHobbyist.com | GunShowGuide.com | GunShows.mobi | GunBusinessGuide.com | club kingsnake | live stage magazine pool banner - advertise here advertise here advertise here kingsnake.com® is a registered trademark© 1997-     - this site optimized for 1024x768 resolution -