# @centerforbiodiv on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DMLUzfKu5X-
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/32444037-centerforbiodiv-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/87a65fd7a0.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-07-16T17:25:06.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Center for Biological Diversity (@CenterForBioDiv) — https://gondola.cc/CenterForBioDiv

## Caption

Hissssssen, we know not everyone is a fan of snakes, but it's #WorldSnakeDay so we wanted to share about one of the fascinating species we work to protect. 

The docile, nonvenomous eastern indigo snake is known for its lustrous, blue-black body; and for its large size, as long as 7 feet from nose to tail, which makes it the longest native snake in the United Snakes 🐍 ... we mean, United States.

These beautiful serpents are among the many species the Center works to protect. 

Fun fact: The eastern indigo snake's scientific name Drymarchon means “lord of the forest.” Whether or not you enjoy snakes, we think that's a pretty cool name. 

📽️ courtesy Ben Stegenga / USFWS.

#floridawildlife #southflorida #florida #snakes #easternindigosnake #wildlifeconservation

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worldsnakeday, southflorida, snakes, wildlifeconservation, easternindigosnake, florida, floridawildlife

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