Back to Species Index
Reptiles
Striped Whipsnake
Masticophis taeniatus
Authorship: Hallowell
Records
It was observed in August 2011 at IMRS HQ area and Rattlesnke Tank by V. Mata-Silva (UTEP).
Sources
[Couvillon, 2011a, b]
Taxonomic Classification
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata (Chordates)
SubphylumVERTEBRATA (Vertebrates)
ClassReptilia (Reptiles)
OrderSquamata (Lizards and Snakes)
SuborderSerpentes (Snakes)
FamilyCOLUBRIDAE (Harmless Egg-laying Snake Family)
GenusMasticophis
Speciestaeniatus
Recent Observations
Sourced from iNaturalist
Striped Whipsnake (opens in new tab)IMRS
IMRS
IMRShighsingerAug 27, 2022Hudspeth County, TX, USA
Striped Whipsnake (opens in new tab)IMRSmissatrox44Sep 20, 2014Hudspeth County, TX, USA
Schott's Whipsnake (opens in new tab)cbardranchOct 26, 2026FM-624, Orange Grove, TX, US
Striped Whipsnake (opens in new tab)nicholascmjrJul 1, 2025Reno, NV 89511, USA
Schott's Whipsnake (opens in new tab)rickcan7Oct 20, 2026Hidalgo County, TX, USA
Schott's Whipsnake (opens in new tab)rickcan7Oct 18, 2026Hidalgo County, TX, USA
Schott's Whipsnake (opens in new tab)evan_fareseOct 24, 2026Los Fresnos, TX, US
Striped Whipsnake (opens in new tab)jlboone2Sep 27, 2024Lincoln County, NV, USA
Schott's Whipsnake (opens in new tab)seth121Oct 15, 2026Texas, US
Striped Whipsnake (opens in new tab)kim_royleOct 19, 2026Sevilleta National Wildlife Refuge, Lemitar, NM, US
Conservation assessments from the following sources:
- NatureServe Explorer
- IUCN Red List
- Texas Parks & Wildlife — Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN)
| IUCN Red List | LCLeast Concern |
|---|---|
| NatureServe Global (opens in new tab) | G5Secure |
| NatureServe (Texas) (opens in new tab) | S5Secure |
| Texas SGCN | Not assessed |