The Eastern Indigo Snake is the longest native snake in the U.S., reaching 8.5 feet. Its iridescent blue-black scales are stunning. A federally threatened species that depends on gopher tortoise burrows for shelter.
Habitat
Longleaf pine flatwoods, scrub, and maritime hammocks in the Southeast
Diet
Rattlesnakes, other snakes, lizards, frogs, and small mammals
How common
Rare
Best time to see a Eastern Indigo Snake
The best time to see a Eastern Indigo Snake is December–April, when about 64% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 116 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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