The follow up...

Fons Sleijpen Mark, I placed this discussion on the large forum www.thamnophis.com.

The topic is here: http://www.thamnophis.com/forum/gene...trataenia.html

Taxonomic Comments: CNAH

The International Commission on Zoological Nomenclature (2000 Opinion 1961, Bulletin of Zoological Nomenclature 57(3): 191-192) has voted to retain the historical taxonomic arrangement of subspecies within this evolutionary lineage, rejecting the arrangement proposed by Boundy and Rossman (1995 Copeia 1995(1): 236-240). Accordingly, the subspecies tetrataenia is reinstated and the races concinnus and infernalis retain their historical definition.Garter Snake Forum
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Mark O'Shea Fons, Having now looked into this I agree the ICZN did decide to retain tetrataenia so as to maintain stability. I have read the argument but forward by Barry & Jennings in this respect. I therefore stand corrected, nobody is right all the time eh! Looks like I will have to relabel my photos of this attractive gartersnake again but I appreciate the heads up.