Eastern indigo snakes are native to southwest Florida, including islands like Sanibel and Captiva. Eastern indigos can be recognized by a shiny, iridescent body coloration that is black or dark blue, along with red or cream-colored markings near their nose and chin. These snakes are significantly longer than other American species. They can reach anywhere from five to seven feet in length — some are up to nine feet long!
Unlike constrictors, these snakes are considered “thrashers.” They use their strong jaws and teeth to latch onto prey, which they’ll “thrash” around while hunting.

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