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Summary

Most adult Eastern Indigo Snakes (Drymarchon couperi) are about 60-82 inches (152-213 cm) in total length. These large and thick-bodied snakes are glossy black and have iridescent purple or blue highlights when viewed in sunlight. The chin and throat are typically red or orangish, and the color may extend down the body. Juveniles are glossy black with narrow whitish-blue bands.

Source: https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/florida-snake-id/snake/eastern-indigo-snake/ Photo Credit: Todd Pierson

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current07:47, December 3, 2021Thumbnail for version as of 07:47, December 3, 2021500 × 333 (59 KB)Admin (talk | contribs)Most adult Eastern Indigo Snakes (''Drymarchon couperi'') are about 60-82 inches (152-213 cm) in total length. These large and thick-bodied snakes are glossy black and have iridescent purple or blue highlights when viewed in sunlight. The chin and throat are typically red or orangish, and the color may extend down the body. Juveniles are glossy black with narrow whitish-blue bands. Source: https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/florida-snake-id/snake/eastern-indigo-snake/

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