The docile, nonvenomous eastern indigo snake is known for its lustrous, blue-black body; the reddish-orange hue on its chin, throat and cheeks; and its large size, as long as 7 feet from nose to tail, ...

On top of their surprise at the rattlesnake still being alive, DNR said the snake had also recently eaten a large mouse, showing what officials said was “the indigo’s impressive hunting ...

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the eastern indigo snake vs black racer. By the end, we’ll know exactly how the two species differ in size, appearance, habitat, behavior ...

Image created via Canva Pro The Eastern Indigo Snake is listed as a threatened species, facing threats from habitat destruction, climate change, and illegal pet trade. The fragmentation of its habitat ...

NOTE: In 2016 biologists released a study determining that the species till then known as the “eastern indigo snake” is in fact two separate species — the eastern indigo snake, Drymarchon Couperi, and ...

FORT COLLINS, Colo., Jan. 15, 2024— Scientists have developed a new method to monitor the elusive eastern indigo snake, the longest native snake in the United States. This innovative approach ...

The Eastern Indigo Snake is listed as a threatened species, facing threats from habitat destruction, climate change, and illegal pet trade. The fragmentation of its habitat due to urban development ...

More information: Leah R. N. Samuels et al, Persistence of Reptile DNA in a Terrestrial Substrate: A Case Study Using the Eastern Indigo Snake, Environmental DNA (2025). DOI: 10.1002/edn3.70053 ...