Eastern indigo snake
A species of Indigo snakes Scientific name : Drymarchon couperi Genus : Indigo snakes
Eastern indigo snake, A species of Indigo snakes
Scientific name: Drymarchon couperi
Genus: Indigo snakes
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Description General Info
Description
The eastern indigo snake (Drymarchon couperi) is a species of large nonvenomous colubrid snake native to the Eastern United States. It is of note as being the longest native snake species in the U.S.
General Info
Lifespan
15-25 years
Diet
Eastern indigo snake, or Eastern Indigo Snake, primarily feeds on small vertebrates including reptiles, amphibians, birds, and mammals. It is noted for its cannibalistic tendencies, often consuming smaller snakes, including venomous species.
Appearance
Eastern indigo snake is a large, slender snake with smooth, shiny skin. Its main coloration is bluish-black, but it has red, orange, or yellow colorations on its throats and sides. Juvenile eastern indigo snake tends to have vivid patterns which fade as they grow. There are no significant differences in appearance due to age, other than size, and gender.
Behavior
Primarily diurnal, eastern indigo snake is a solitary and non-venomous species. It exhibits an active foraging strategy, persistently hunting and consuming a variety of prey often larger than itself. This species has a strong defensive behavior, but avoids confrontation unless provoked. Eastern indigo snake is highly territorial, using bodily secretions to mark its territory. Its survival behaviors include rapid pursuits and climbing agility.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Colubrids Genus
Indigo snakes Species
Eastern indigo snake 
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