Talk:Eastern indigo snake

Missing Info

Though not its usual habitat, a 3-foot long specimen of this snake was found in Eastern NC on May 21, 2018. Pictures were taken and there was no mistaking the coloration. The snake was in a park that encompasses a large creek, though the snake was actually found near the restrooms and parking lot. The employees used a "pickup" device and gently moved him off into the woods. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 107.12.3.127 (talk) 23:53, 23 May 2018 (UTC)

Even though I already know the answer, it would be nice if whether or not this snake is venomous, and more detail on how this snake hunts and kills its prey. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.181.108.45 (talk) 04:38, 18 October 2010 (UTC)

It is ENDANGERED. This should be changed. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 75.143.126.144 (talk) 04:41, 26 April 2011 (UTC)

We've got this source for LC. Please provide your source for the change. Materialscientist (talk) 04:43, 26 April 2011 (UTC)

Re: state and federal protection as a threatened species, see Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission - http://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/reptiles-and-amphibians/reptiles/snakes/eastern-indigo-snake/ — Preceding unsigned comment added by 76.232.127.82 (talk) 03:52, 8 July 2011 (UTC)

--This is a better link from Florida Fish & Wildlife: [1] --Brad Patrick (talk) 17:25, 28 March 2013 (UTC)

What about some Eastern Indigo owners who say the snake is very personable and can bond with the owner. I am facinated in this behavior with a reptile and would like to know more. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 69.98.198.108 (talk) 03:51, 10 September 2011 (UTC)

Protected?

I was referred here from the Burmese Python article which claims the Indigo Snake is a federally protected species in the US, but this article has identified the Eastern Indigo snake as a species of "least concern".

Please clarify. -- EDIT: I see this edit has probably been misplaced above the original article and for this I apologize. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Axatax (talk • contribs) 06:58, 14 March 2012 (UTC)

Sorry, I can not locate that claim in Burmese Python. The LC status is by the IUCN, not by US authorities; the population is declining, which might be a reason for federal protection. This link, for example, says they are "state and federally protected as a threatened species", yet "Eastern indigo snakes can be found in almost any habitat in Florida"; thus I figure the protection is preemptive and does not reflect the current population. Materialscientist (talk) 07:12, 14 March 2012 (UTC)

Endangered Species?

What is the real deal here? Many other web sources

(http://webhome.broward.edu/~ssimpson/IndigoSnake.htm, http://www.enature.com/fieldguides/detail.asp?recNum=AR0095 http://www.wildflorida.com/wildlife/snakes/Eastern_Indigo_Snake.php http://www.eswr.com/tag/eastern-indigo-snake/)

Claim the Eastern Indigo Snake is an endangered species in the US, but is listed as LC in this article? This is very confusing. It may be a common snake in S. America, but not necessarily true for NA. Is the United Nations really considered the definitive source for this article? Maybe there should be some delineation between the conservation station between NA/SA varieties of this reptile.

75.251.185.17 (talk) 05:47, 23 July 2012 (UTC)

Wikipedia is wp:WORLDWIDE, hence the use of IUCN sourcing. The IUCN listing is clear that it takes into account the wide range of the species. Still, there's no reason I can see that the article could not also indicate the US "threatened" status since 1978 under their Endangered Species Act. LeadSongDog come howl! 13:25, 31 July 2012 (UTC)

Article is confusing

This article is confusing WRT to the "conservation" status. Is this snake endangered or protected or neither?? Every other source I could find concerning this snake classifies this animal as an endangered species. WP is seemingly the single source for LC classification. 75.225.168.167 (talk) 08:09, 31 July 2012 (UTC)

As indicated, the source is the IUCN Red List. More specifically, see

Hammerson, G.A. (2007). "Drymarchon couperi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. Retrieved 31 July 2012. LeadSongDog come howl! 12:40, 31 July 2012 (UTC)

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Predators?

The article states that 'As an apex predator, indigo snakes have no natural predators...' However, 'Red-tailed hawks, alligators, and larger indigos all prey on eastern indigo snakes.' Domestic dogs and cats have also been known to prey on indigos. Finally, bears, other large raptors, pigs and cougars could all take indigos, although this has not been documented. I haven't mentioned predation on hatchlings and young snakes, but certainly that happens frequently. This section requires alteration. I'd rather have naturalist do it than myself. RobotBoy66 (talk) 11:55, 16 November 2024 (UTC)