Eastern indigo snake
A species of Indigo snakes, Also known as Indigo snake Scientific name : Drymarchon corais Genus : Indigo snakes
Eastern indigo snake, A species of Indigo snakes
Also known as:
Indigo snake
Scientific name: Drymarchon corais
Genus: Indigo snakes
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Description General Info
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Description
The Indigo snake (Drymarchon corais) is a species of snake of the family Colubridae. The snake is nonvenemous and is immune to other snakes' venom.
General Info
Lifespan
15-25 years
Diet
Eastern indigo snake is an opportunistic feeder, primarily carnivorous, relying on a diverse diet primarily composed of rodents, birds, and amphibians. It is also known to consume smaller reptiles, sometimes including venomous snakes.
Appearance
Eastern indigo snake is a large, non-venomous snake with a robust, muscular body covered in smooth scales. Ranging in adulthood from charcoal black to a mix of yellow and olive green, their distinctive pattern includes a bold crimson throat and an often banded tail. Despite variations in color due to geography, the species retains a sleek, glossy appearance. There are no notable appearance differences across ages, genders, or subspecies.
Behavior
Eastern indigo snake is a diurnal species, actively foraging during the day for a variety of prey such as small mammals, birds, and reptiles. Notably agile, eastern indigo snake exhibits a fast, fluid intelligence in navigating its varied environments. Eastern indigo snake is solitary, excluding during mating sessions, and displays a territorial tendancy, often defending its domain against intruders. Unlike many of its kin, eastern indigo snake does not constrict its prey but instead strikes and swallows it whole.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Colubrids Genus
Indigo snakes Species
Eastern indigo snake 
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