Indigo

__Indigo Snakes__ The indigo snakes are a real treat to encounter in real life! They are the largest, non-venomous snakes in the United States. You can find these snakes within central and south Florida and in some parts of Georgia. These snakes are considered an endangered species because their habitats are being threatened by human development. A lot of snakes get run over by cars too. These animals are active during the day. During the night or colder seasons in which they are inactive they often hide in gopher tortoise burrows. In late spring, the female indigo snakes lay large eggs in an underground burrow. The 1 foot long babies grow rapidly and reach adult size within just two or three years. 

__**References:**__

http://www.uga.edu/srelherp/SPARC/trip15.htm www.fws.gov/verobeach/images/pdfLibrary/eisn.pdf www.floridaconservation.org/Viewing/species/**indigosnake**.htm


 * Sharon Johnson **