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The eastern indigo snake (Drymarchon couperi) is a species of large, non-venomous snake in the family Colubridae. Native to the southeastern United States , it is the longest native snake species in the country.
The docile and nonvenomous eastern indigo snake is the largest snake in North America, growing up to 9 feet long. Its ir idescent blue-black scales glisten in the sunlight; a coral hue tints its chin, throat, and cheeks.
The Eastern indigo snake is a non-venomous, bluish-black colored snake that can reach lengths of eight feet (2.4 meters). Its chin, cheek, and throat are mostly red or brown, but can also be white or black.
The eastern indigo snake is a large non-venomous snake, the longest in North America. It is indigenous to the southeastern United States. American herpetologist and zoologist first described this snake in 1842.
The eastern indigo snake is an icon of the southern longleaf pine forest and is the longest native snake on the continent. A non-venomous apex predator, it preys upon many species of animals including some venomous snakes, and it plays a critical role in keeping an ecosystem healthy and balanced.
The eastern indigo snake is a large, non-venomous snake in the family Colubridae. Native to the southeastern United States, it is the longest native snake species in the country. The generic name, Drymarchon, translates to "lord of the forest."
The Eastern indigo snake (Drymarchon couperi) is a large, non-venomous snake native to the United States. It is the longest native snake species in the U.S.
Eastern indigo snakes are the longest snakes found in the United States, reaching lengths of 5 to 7 feet (1.5 to 2 meters), with the record length exceeding 8.5 feet (2.5 meters).
Indigo snake, (Drymarchon corais), docile, nonvenomous member of the family Colubridae found from the southeastern United States to Brazil. It is the largest snake in the United States—record length is 2.6 metres (8.5 feet)—and one of the largest of all colubrids.
Drymarchon is a genus of large nonvenomous colubrid snakes, commonly known as indigo snakes or cribos, [3] found in the Southeastern United States, Mexico, Central America, and South America. Description. Indigo snakes are large, robust snakes. They have smooth dorsal scales, and several color variations, including a glossy blue-black color.