Threatened
Indigo Snake
Drymarchon couperi
A large glossy black nonvenomous snake native to the southeastern United States.
Category
Reptile
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
10–15 years in the wild; over 20 years in captivity
Size
Length 1.5–2.6 m
Scientific Name
Drymarchon couperi
About Indigo Snake
A large glossy black nonvenomous snake native to the southeastern United States.
It belongs to the Reptile group and is commonly associated with forest habitats with a carnivore diet, with a lifespan of 10–15 years in the wild; over 20 years in captivity, a size of Length 1.5–2.6 m, a conservation status of Threatened.
Fun Fact
Indigo snakes are known for eating other snakes, including venomous ones like rattlesnakes.
Where Indigo Snake Lives
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Florida scrub
, United States
Southern Georgia sandhills
, United States