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Eastern Indigo Snake
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| Description: The indigo snake is a large glossy blue-black non-poisonous snake reaching lengths of up to 9 feet. It is a solid color with the exception of an occasional orange, pink white or reddish area under the chin, which may extend to the throat and cheeks. It is sometimes confused with the similar black racer or the black pine snake, but is much stockier than the slender racer, which has a white chin patch and the black pine snake, which has no chin patch and keeled rather than smooth scales. Indigos are active during the day during much of the year and prey on small mammals, lizards. birds, frogs, toads, and other snakes. They are immune to the venom of all North American poisonous snakes and readily eat them. Indigos use a variety of habitats during the year, but are almost always associated with gopher tortoises and the sandy ridges they inhabit. Indigos often share the gopher’s den during hot or cold weather. Indigos are relatively docile and slow moving, probably contributing to their decline.
 Forestry Considerations: Forestry operations are not likely to directly affect indigo snakes, unless woods workers are tempted to kill such a large, slow-moving snake. Unless habitat modification is severe, such as woodland being converted to another use, most forestry operations should not harm indigo snakes. Loss of gopher tortoise habitat and, subsequently, gopher tortoises would likely negatively impact indigo snakes. Sighting of indigo snakes would be of great interest to scientists studying the species.
Distribution by County: There are no recent records of occurrence for the indigo snake in Alabama. However, biologists believe that a few remnant populations of this snake may still exist within its historical range in the state. Counties in which indigo snakes were historically known to occur include Baldwin, Bullock, Conecuh, Covington, Escambia, Geneva, Mobile, and Washington. |
School of Forestry & Wildlife Sciences Extension
602 Duncan Drive · Auburn University, Alabama 36849
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Upcoming Events:
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Subject: Alabama Natural Resources Council Symposium & Awards Banquet
Time: 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: 602 Duncan Drive, 1101 Forestry & Wildlife Sciences Bldg, Auburn University, AL 36849
Calendar: ACES Forestry, Wildlife & Natural Resource Mngt.
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02/10 - Alabama Natural Resources Council Symposium & Awards Banquet
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Subject: Community Empowerment for the Environment Workshop
Time: 6:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Location: Alabama A&M University Agricultural Research Center Auditorium
Calendar: ACES Forestry, Wildlife & Natural Resource Mngt.
02/16 - Community Empowerment for the Environment Workshop
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Subject: Sustaining & Maintaining an Effective Outdoor Classroom
Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: AU & Extension Research Station at Belle Mina
Calendar: ACES Forestry, Wildlife & Natural Resource Mngt.
02/16 - Sustaining & Maintaining an Effective Outdoor Classroom
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Subject: Timber Tax and Return Preparation
Time: 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: http://www.aces.edu/forestry/documents/Timber%20Tax%20Brochure%20-%202012.pdf
Calendar: ACES Forestry, Wildlife & Natural Resource Mngt.
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02/16 - Timber Tax and Return Preparation
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Subject: Growing Up WILD Educator Training
Time: 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Phenix City Head Start Center
Calendar: ACES Forestry, Wildlife & Natural Resource Mngt.
02/21 - Growing Up WILD Educator Training
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Subject: Timber Tax and Return Preparation
Time: 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: http://www.aces.edu/forestry/documents/Timber%20Tax%20Brochure%20-%202012.pdf
Calendar: ACES Forestry, Wildlife & Natural Resource Mngt.
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02/21 - Timber Tax and Return Preparation
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Subject: Timber Tax & Return Workshop
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Location: ALFA Environmental Hall, University of West Alabama, Livingston, AL 35470
Calendar: ACES Forestry, Wildlife & Natural Resource Mngt.
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02/21 - Timber Tax & Return Workshop
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Subject: Tree Giveaway
Time: 12:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Location: Old Evergreeen City School Parking lot
Calendar: ACES Forestry, Wildlife & Natural Resource Mngt.
02/22 - Tree Giveaway
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Subject: Arbor Week Tree Give Away
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Forestry Commission Office, 225 Coats St., Double Springs
Calendar: ACES Forestry, Wildlife & Natural Resource Mngt.
02/23 - Arbor Week Tree Give Away
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Subject: Timber Tax and Return Preparation
Time: 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Location: http://www.aces.edu/forestry/documents/Timber%20Tax%20Brochure%20-%202012.pdf
Calendar: ACES Forestry, Wildlife & Natural Resource Mngt.
Event Website
02/23 - Timber Tax and Return Preparation
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