I 🖤 Eastern Indigo Snake Day FUN FACT! The longest snake in North America shares a winter home with an unlikely roommate. When temperatures dip, eastern indigo snakes nestle themselves in gopher tortoise burrows to keep warm. But this relationship is in jeopardy due to the threats both species face, including habitat loss, climate change and the illegal pet trade. See how we’re helping save this endangered species: https://ow.ly/BlHe50UW3Fm On your next visit, come warm up inside at the Holden

Eastern indigo snake in Citrus Wildlife Management Area | Florida Trailblazer

It’s I 🤎Eastern Indigo Snake Day! The eastern indigo snake is found throughout Florida and nearby states and is listed as threatened due to habitat loss and habitat fragmentation. The eastern indigo snake (Drymarchon couperi) has numerous partner organizations assisting in its recovery, including ZooTampa, to bolster the population through breeding. Indigo snakes play an essential role in maintaining rodent and venomous snake populations. Zule is so handsome. Don't you agree? 🐍❤️ I 🤎Eastern I

Tomorrow is “I ❤ Eastern Indigo Snake Day” and we have a ton of fun events planned throughout the day so you can learn all about these amazing animals and the conservation work that is happening right in your own backyards! Here's what we have in store for you! 🐍 10 a.m-12 p.m.: Crafts, keeper talks, and animal ambassadors at the ACC 🐍 10:15 a.m.: Keeper talk 🐍 11:15 a.m.: Animal Ambassador 🐍 1:00 p.m. -2:30 p.m.: Conservation talks and animal ambassadors at Pantopia Theater | Busch Gardens

Check out this eastern indigo snake I found in Georgia. One of the most sought after snakes on my bucket list. 🖤 | Justin Doll