This study examines five of the six subspecies of kingsnakes using multivariate statistical methods. Principal components analysis provides the most useful taxonomic determinations.
Results confirm the validity of many subspecific taxa, but question the validity of some.
Results also suggest that certain subspecies should be linked in geographic subspecies complexes. Program was not completed due to other professional interests. 1970-1971 University of Alabama in Birmingham, Birmingham, Alabama Graduate School, Pharmacology Department Participated in research program of Dr. Frank Carpenter. Studied effects of drugs on neuro-muscular junction. Supervision of Med Tech seniors during the spring and summer semesters at the clinical affiliate hospitals.