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Definition of indigo snake
indigo snake
Plural:indigo snakes
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American A large, heavily built, non-venomous snake of the genus Drymarchon, native to the southeastern United States, Central America, and South America, characterized by its smooth, iridescent blue-black scales and known for being the longest native snake species in the United States.
Example
"The Eastern indigo snake is a federally protected species that often seeks winter shelter in the burrows of gopher tortoises."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Indigo snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/indigo-snake