The Eastern Indigo Snake (Lampropeltis extenuata) is a striking non-venomous snake native to the southeastern United States, known for its impressive size (2 to 3.5 meters) and glossy black coloration. As a key predator in its ecosystem, it primarily feeds on small mammals and plays a vital role in maintaining ecological balance, though it is currently listed as threatened due to habitat loss.
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Drymarchon corais
The Eastern Indigo Snake (Drymarchon corais) is a large, non-venomous snake known for its striking glossy black or dark bluish coloration, reaching lengths up to 3 meters (10 feet). This adaptable predator thrives in diverse ecosystems across the southeastern United States and Central America, playing a vital role in maintaining ecological balance by controlling small mammal and bird populations.
Drymarchon couperi
Eastern Indigo Snake (<i>Drymarchon couperi</i>): This impressive non-venomous snake can reach lengths of up to 9 feet and is characterized by its sleek, glossy black body with orange-red markings beneath the chin. Found in the southeastern U.S., it plays a crucial role in its ecosystem as a predator of small mammals and other reptiles while being threatened by habitat loss.
Drymarchon caudomaculatus
<h2>Product Description</h2> <p>The <b>Drymarchon caudomaculatus</b>, or eastern indigo snake, is a non-venomous species native to the southeastern United States, known for its impressive size of 6 to 9 feet and distinctive glossy blue-black coloration with a bright underbelly. This diurnal predator plays a crucial role in its ecosystem, primarily feeding on small mammals, birds, and other reptiles.</p>