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The eastern indigo snake was first described by John Edwards Holbrook in 1842. For many years the genus Drymarchon was considered monotypic with one species, Drymarchon corais, with 12 subspecies, until the early 1990s when Drymarchon corais couperi was elevated to full species status according to the Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles, in their official names list.
The genus Drymarchon also contains some of the largest colubrids such as the eastern indigo snake (Drymarchon couperi) and the indigo snake (Drymarchon corais) which can both reach lengths of almost 3 m (9.8 ft). [77] [78] The first one mentioned may grow to 5 kg (11 lb) and more. [77]
Falcon indigo snake — Drymarchon caudomaculatus Wüster, Yrausquin & Mijares-Urrutia, 2001 [10] Indigo snake — Drymarchon corais (F. Boie, 1827) Eastern indigo snake — Drymarchon couperi (Holbrook, 1842) [11] Gulf Coast indigo snake — Drymarchon kolpobasileus Krysko, Granatosky, Nuñez & D. J. Smith, 2016 [12]
The nonvenomous eastern indigo snake has a diet that includes rattlesnakes and other reptiles. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us ...
The indigo snake (Drymarchon corais), also known as the yellow-tail cribo, is a species of snake in the family Colubridae. [3] This large colubrid snake is nonvenomous.
The threatened creatures are a keystone species in north Florida, wildlife experts said.
Zoo Atlanta has reared more than 100 eastern indigo snakes for the reintroduction program. Skip to main content. Subscriptions; Animals. Business. Entertainment. Fitness. Food. Games. Health. Home ...
Dorsally, the Texas indigo snake is predominantly black in color, with a high sheen which gives its smooth scales a remarkable iridescent hue. The underside is often a salmon pink color. It is a large snake, regularly attaining a total length (including tail) beyond 6 ft (1.8 m). Specimens 8 ft (2.4 m) long are not unheard of.