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.
Read more about Eastern Indigo Snake: Description, Taxonomy, Common Names, Distribution, Conservation Status, Preferred Habitat, Cover Requirements, Food Habits and Behavior, Predators, Reproduction
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