Eastern Indigo Snake
- Scientific Name
- Drymarchon couperi
- Also Known As
- Blue Indigo Snake
- Range
- Most of Florida
- Diet
- Small Mammals, Birds, Reptiles, Insects
- Life Expectancy
- Over 15 Years
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This Snake is Not Venomous
Eastern Indigo Snakes in Central Florida
The eastern indigo snake (Drymarchon couperi) is a large, nonvenomous colubrid snake found in the southeastern United States, with a significant population in central Florida. As opportunistic apex predators, eastern indigo snakes play an important role in these ecosystems.
This guide provides identification tips, biology facts, and conservation efforts for the eastern indigo snake in central Florida.
Appearance and Identification
Eastern indigo snakes can be identified by their glossy, blue-black coloration and large size