Coluber flagellum Shaw – Coachwhip

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Taxonomy: Of the six subspecies of Coachwhip listed by Crother et al. (2012), only M. f. flagellum (Eastern Coachwhip) occurs in Tennessee (Conant and Collins 1998). 

Distribution: In Tennessee, the Coachwhip appears restricted to the southwestern corner of the state where it has been documented in three of the southern tier counties. 

Museum Records by Counties: Hardeman—APSU 14809. McNairy—APSU 13363. Shelby—APSU 13349. 

Literature Sources by Counties: Hardeman—Gentry (1956), Norton and Harvey (1975).  McNairy—Parker (1948). 

Questionable and/or Erroneous Records: None. 

Conservation Status: None.