The docile, nonvenomous eastern indigo snake is known for its lustrous, blue-black body; the reddish-orange hue on its chin, throat and cheeks; and its large size, as long as 7 feet from nose to tail, ...

NOTE: In 2016 biologists released a study determining that the species till then known as the “eastern indigo snake” is in fact two separate species — the eastern indigo snake, Drymarchon Couperi, and ...

Eastern Indigo Snake poised on brown soil surrounded by sparse scrubs and bare trees. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert!

Eastern indigo snakes are particularly known for eating other snakes, even the venomous rattlesnake. Eastern Indigo Snake vs Black Racer: Lifespan Black racers are believed to live an average of 5 ...

Displaying the imagery of snakes preying on other snakes, the article delves into the phenomenon of ophiophagus species.