Kenneth L. Williams
Kenneth Lee Williams (September 4, 1934 – November 1, 2017) was an American herpetologist and author of books on the subject of snake biology and classification. Williams retired from teaching in Northwestern State University's biology department and received emeritus status in 2001. Williams is considered an authority on the milk snake and the herpetology of the Honduran Cloud Forest.
Kenneth L. Williams | |
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| Born | Kenneth Lee Williams September 4, 1934 Saybrook, Illinois |
| Died | November 1, 2017 Natchitoches, Louisiana |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Louisiana State University |
| Known for | Expert on milk snakes |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Herpetology |
| Institutions | Tulane University Millikin University Northwestern State University |
Williams was born in Saybrook, Illinois, and served one tour of duty with the U.S. Army after high school. He earned his bachelor's degree and master's from the University of Illinois, and his doctorate from Louisiana State University in 1970. After teaching at Tulane University in New Orleans and Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois, Williams came to Northwestern State University in 1966 as an assistant professor. He became a full professor there in 1976.