Eastern Indigo Snake Survey! (And a HUGE Diamondback)

The weather this week was largely uncooperative, but when the weekend rolled around I had an opportunity to join some friends on a survey for the threatened Eastern Indigo Snake in South Georgia. The resulting videos contain some of the best herping so far in 2020!
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[@mscornwell]

So very cool to see some of these Indigos still around. I saved a 6 footer from some construction workers at a FL State Park that was being built in the '80s. Kept him a few days to make sure he was ok and then let him go back deeper in the same park where there were no roads. Good job!

[@duaneholcomb8408]

Yea thanks. People need to respect the native animals. ,

[@reamarides6923]

Thank you!

[@stoneforest2639]

The indigos are so chill. Even when measuring they were just like “oh. Ok.”

[@floridaman4871]

Absolutely outstanding. Awesome video. Appreciate the knowledge. Education like this might just save this species........

[@SkepTeach]

Amazing experience! I was gifted a juvenile eastern indigo back in 2008 to use as an educational animal. He has literally grown up in my classroom, has been handled by countless students and teachers alike, and has helped more people than I even know overcome their fear of snakes. He is such an awesome animal to interact with and I take every opportunity I can to tell people about their species status in the wild. It's a lifetime bucket wish list of mine to see one in the wild someday.

[@cindycatt6405]

Throughly enjoyed seeing these gorgeous animals! Its rare that we actually see them, they seem to be pretty secretive, but it is always a joy when we do. We are especially enamored of the indigos here on my farm. Many years ago our farm and surrounding forests were chosen for reestablishing indigos due to the abundance of gopher burrows and habitat. It just brings me such happiness to see them.

[@atroxarmy7239]

Cindy Catt I love indigos and I’ve never seen one in person

[@danl.909]

Wow. Indigos are the coolest snakes in the USA. In 20 years of herping in SE Texas I dreamed of finding an indigo and never saw a sign of one. Here, you guys find a bunch of them. Admittedly, I was at the edge of their range in that area, but not even one? Not fair!

[@michaelmcnair8033]

You've been herping in the wrong part of Texas for indigo's, their range is South Texas, South of San Antonio, East as far as corpus Christi, West to Laredo and South to the Rio grande river

[@captainmorgan1107]

Those Indigo's were so chill! It's cool that you guys get involved with the conservation of this species.

[@michaelvoorhees5978]

Yeah it was cold so they were pretty chilly

[@klingonsexy]

I'm so happy to see how the indigos have rebounded! I've loved those guys since I was a child and saw one at the zoo. Looked for them every time I went to south GA or FL, but never got lucky enough. That diamondback was also beautiful! Thank you for all you do to conserve herps!

[@nicoletimms187]

I've never had an interest in herpotology but I find myself enjoying your videos and all the information! Great way to showcase wildlife.

[@SaftonYT]

I love how chill the indigos are while being casually handled. They're just like "Welp, this is my life now I guess."

[@nerfball222]

I had a trio of eastern when I was keeping snakes what seems to be a lifetime ago now. Awesome snakes, wet noodles when you get them out. Make no mistake however that they can hit a meal like a ton of lead. Even though I never fed in the cage, my larger female would come out as soon as the door was open looking to munch something ha. All I had to do is get my hand on her, just touching and she was cool as can be. BEAUTIFUL animals and totally worth the conservation.

[@SaftonYT]

@@nerfball222 Yeah, they're my favorite snake species by far. I'd love to interact with one one day, though not at the risk of interfering with said conservation.

[@imnotagamer22]

Well it was cold, snakes and other cold blooded can’t move that quick w.o heat

[@firedrake7179]

I'm really glad you showed this snake in the wild. I am very fortunate to own one (a male, all black phase). It is one of the most amazing snakes in any collection. They are true pets in the sense that they interact with you much more like a dog than a snake. I hope their habitat troubles in Florida get under control. Thanks again for the wild side coverage of this awesome snake.

[@douglasstemke2444]

Nice to see the contribution to science you are involved in. I am an Environmental Microbiologist have worked with chytrid. It serves enthusiasts well to realize the potential of transfer of infectious disease when handling them.

[@nancybrown8026]

Fascinating and informative Thank You!! Beautiful snakes.

[@jeffmartineau8479]

Geez even the rattle *sounds* big! More clunking than rattling! haha

[@dillonsneed4803]

Dropped an early like cause those indigo's!

[@williamsheehan5587]

Great video! Keep it up. Always look foward to watching all of you newest stuff.

[@jonparker6574]

Such an awesome species! I think this is one of the best videos I've seen from u

[@stratobunny]

Such a gorgeous animal. I'm so grateful for all the work being done to conserve this species.

[@DodderingOldMan]

Whoa... never heard of these Eastern Indigos before. They look amazing, I can see why they're relatively popular pets. Shame to hear that they're now threatened, though.

[@duaneholcomb8408]

Yankees moving into fla,,,caused there disapearence, back in the 60, and 70s they were every where so was the gopher, turtle,, true native fla, people valued the indigo because they eat other snakes. Just as the king does,,

[@MrMasters1983]

@@duaneholcomb8408 They cohabitate with the gopher turtle. No gopher turtle, no baby indigos.

[@duaneholcomb8408]

@@MrMasters1983 I used to catch indigo all the time I've seen some almost 10 feet long. And caught gohfers when I was kid and then turn em. Loose. Back in the 60s early 70s then the Yankees came cut. Down all the woods paved over the old sandy dirt roads cut down the old granddaddy oaks. And wildlife life began to dissapear. Its damn shame they leave there obnoxious cites then come down here to get away from,it but then turn it right back into the damnable place they come from,,, ,

[@MrMasters1983]

@@duaneholcomb8408 And they think you are a backwards hick because you dont think like them leaving a swath of destruction everywhere they go.

[@duaneholcomb8408]

@@MrMasters1983 you got that right. The true old Floridians we always waved at each other. Was friendly. We loved nature. And most of is was god fearing people who wpukd help there niehbor out ant time there was a hardship. When we said come vist and set a spell we ment it. We used to go to the grocery store leave our deer rifles hanging on the back racks of our trucks with Windows down nobody stole a thing people was honest back then that was the old fla , I miss amd the old southern speech was every where,,, god knows I .mis those days,,,

[@Grant-vk6zo]

I love that you guy's are doing this. I'm in the Florida Panhandle and as a kid saw these often. Sadly I haven't found one in years. Beautiful snakes for sure. Even the Diamondback was a gorgeous animal.

[@edwardlittlefield447]

It's such a good feeling to know that these beautiful animals are still around!

[@garycraig9361]

Such beautiful snakes, I was born on Fort Rucker Alabama (affectionately referred to as LA lower Alabama) living on post we were surrounded by deep woods and every opportunity I had my dogs and I were gone practically living in da woods. I've interacted with every species but the Indigo always intrigued me the most but to my mother's ire I'd catch and breed snake's, I raised so many snakes in our quarters it was 'almost ridiculous' but really, really cool!!!

[@billybertrand5973]

Louisiana snake lover here and I just love your videos. Thanks for sharing

[@WolfGoddess77]

8:50 Look at that beautiful rainbow sheen on the indigo's belly. They're definitely one of my favorite snakes, just because of how gorgeous their scales are. I love that deep black color.

[@rneustel388]

They’re absolutely so beautiful! So was that gorgeous diamondback.

[@ssdpqd2531]

What a great vid. They are such cool beautiful snakes. Thanks for sharing.

[@kimharpe6074]

Wow those Indigos are beautiful and watching you I have learned that snakes can be found out anytime of year I didn't know that ❤

[@williamwalper8405]

Nice work fellas! Thanks for sharing...

[@daniellemorgan-jackson4114]

This was one of the best videos I've ever seen. So exciting to see indigos in their natural habitat.

[@tumbleweed57]

Very interesting and educational. I am learning lots about snakes and their behavior. Thanks!

[@willswalkingwest7267]

What an amazing video!!! Thank you!!

[@jerryhack5192]

Great video as always guys!!!

[@nathangetchell1493]

Impressed again! keep up the great work🤘

[@shawunacyboone3382]

I love your videos.❤️❤️ VERY IMPRESSIVE ‼️

[@mattslev]

What an amazing day of herping! Eastern indigos have to be my favorite snake species on the planet. Such majestic creatures, as are eastern diamondbacks.

[@josezepeda7198]

Love your videos Mate very educational thanks sharing .

[@pumkinbreath]

You guys rock. Lovers of science. May you educate many

[@kadenmatt8151]

Everybody that’s watching this video needs to subscribe to this guy right now because he’s the best KZbinr in Georgia

[@klingonsexy]

Done did!

[@charleshoward8971]

INDIGO'S are my favorite snake, they are gorgeous snakes and their temperament.Just awesome all around thanks for this video I wish i could do what you do

[@Cgraseck]

Thanks for the Spring Peeper fix! Cheers, Chris

[@MrGert1960]

Great video! Indigo Snakes are awesome!!!

[@redle0pard]

Outstanding Diamondback! Last time I saw one of those in the wild was in Palm Beach County many moons ago.

[@manojnair1747]

Great going guys. You are awesome.

[@Jadeserphant]

I've never seen a snake tagged before. Im so glad to hear that indigo snakes are protected now.. They are so beautiful. just found your channel a couple of days ago, so I'm still binging. I don't know why you popped up in my stream, but watching you hunt alligator snapping turtle took me right back to my childhood. I immediately subscribed. I've always been an outdoorsy person, and I've passed my love down to my kids. I grew up playing in creeks, camping and hiking, and so have my boys. Love your videos

[@y33tyt63]

Bro your vids are so good keep up the good work

[@jenn1234]

That rattlesnake was definitely huge.....I wonder if it is a record size? Those indigo snakes were awesome and so docile. Great video! 👍🏻😄

[@Osprey1994]

Longest recorded is 2.8m very quick Google search pulls that up. Seeing as they are known for reaching 2.6m...

[@Osprey1994]

Longest rattlesnake was 8.3ft or 2.5m.

[@jenn1234]

Unless I missed it, they did not tell us the length or weight of that rattlesnake......oh well. I very much enjoyed the video.😄

[@BozColorado]

So cool to see them continuing to protect and preserve this species.

[@roundingitreal1893]

Great, great, job gentlemen!

[@graceerhart7126]

Beautiful indigoes! I always used to see one at the Conservancy in Naples named Elvira, a 7 footer. she died of old age, and they got a replacement but what a gentle snake! Often brought out for children to pet to introduce them to snakes.

[@rodneytrevorcremerbulawayo1708]

Excellent Thank You, from Zimbabwe 🇿🇼

[@feller5110]

Love binging all these herping vlogs, keep up the good work 👍

[@outcastnh9016]

Awesome video! I miss working with them, I used to do shows with them at the center for wildlife education at GSU. I also traveled through South Georgia and most of Florida doing presentations with them. I’ll be down there herping in March

[@SaftonYT]

I learned about this snake species during my environmental science class in college and instantly became my favorite. Its imposing size totally belies its tame nature and harmless (to humans) bite. I love the way it hunts and its level of specialization within the Coastal Plain. It's a shame that its unique niche has also been the source of it taking human encroachment so poorly in regards to population numbers. They're also beautiful snakes -- jet black, almost iridescent scales that really set them apart from others.

[@bernardpasionroldanpasion6592]

Beautiful king snake so very nice👍

[@chadhwalker]

Indigo was the first snake I ever held as a boy and started the addiction! Those are beautiful!

[@katiekane5247]

What beauties! I'm 61 but when I was younger, these were common in the pet trade. Shame that people don't respect living beings rights to exist outside of being a "pet". Another great vid guys!

[@missjo5ie]

I’m a bit squeamish and was wincing like crazy when you inserted the tracker 😖 Glad to see the gorgeous indigos hardly even noticed! They’re so beautiful and kind and I love all of them 😭😭😭

[@Leppify]

Awesome job fellas! I don’t know anything about snakes but this stuff is fun and interesting. 👊🤙

[@HayesTech]

My favorite North American calubrad. Awesome video.

[@alexispickel2580]

When I was working at an exotic vet office we had one eastern indigo come in and he has stunning and by far on of my favorite snakes to deal with

[@duaneholcomb8408]

They need to be left in the wild. Where they belong ,,

[@CodyM_]

Indigos have always been interesting to me, I’ve always thought the head looked like some sort of lizard head. 👍✌️

[@johnnylovesgod4516]

Beautiful snake. 🐍👍

[@Voldamares]

Such beautiful snakes.

[@chuladademaizprieto0743]

Muy buen trabajo 👍🏾y hermosas las serpientes indigo Tiene poco tiempo que rescate una, a partir de ese momento son mis favoritas

[@ronaldowens5025]

I had a few of the that lived on the property growing up, the last time I saw one it was longer than I was tall 6'4". Never minded being handled but after 15 years of me picking them up since early childhood I guess they got used to it. They were pretty habitual one liked the crook of a tree same one all the time another liked the back porch next to the goldfish pond. Miss that property.

[@fpcooper95]

So great to learn about snake research!! I only have a small to medium fear of snakes (😂) and I think they're adorable 😍

[@kennylefou7688]

What a beautiful big rattlesnake!

[@zambimaru]

Great stuff.

[@flatdog691]

Beautiful Indigos

[@tommyboy71]

Love indigo’s. So beautiful.

[@Thorzaan]

I've actually been here and looked for indigo snakes when I was in college. Actually even met Ben as well. Crazy

[@wb-usmcret.2337]

All Beautiful snakes.

[@yg-dn5ms]

absolutely majestic creatures!

[@patrikgibbons7560]

Just found and sub’d to your channel. Love it!

[@michaelvoorhees5978]

We love snakes so much that we have to catch them(causing great stress) to entertain ourselves and viewers.... we're great lovers of animals..... just show them. No need to touch them for any reason. Y'all know it's terrifying for them whether they act calm or go crazy. It's instinct to think they're about to be eaten.

[@markgloverville]

Thank you guys for what you do. Speaking of gopher tortoises, not long ago we had a survey group come out to my plant and they scoured the whole 500+ acres we have in SC and found no sign of them. They are apparently very endangered, which is probably one reason none could be found. They did find some burrows though.

[@ayishamuhammad1874]

Just got my first indigo. Love him

[@cliffcampbell8827]

Those indigos are gorgeous animals.

[@wakefieldwildlife]

Holy Indigos, Batman!

[@conniecrawford6429]

Really?? Seriously??

[@mariemaroney7891]

Indigos are gorgeous aren’t they??

[@wgrant6318]

Always been my favorite snake.

[@-leezha-]

I just realised I am an actual moron. I found this channel within the last month, and just realised I've been following Noah on Instagram for literal years. I am just- At a loss. I am DUMB

[@JAYs90sTOYz]

I love this episode I watched it a few time I have a thing for Indigos 🤘🏻

[@Kevin_Brazie]

Awesome!

[@robbienguyen3683]

Great content, subscribed

[@HudsonFamily7]

Indigo snake what a beauty.

[@Sidewindergsxr]

Pretty nice vids bro...keep it up👍🏽 & seeing you have zaxby's my favorite meal from there is pretty awesome...zaxby's is the shit lol

[@ronrobertson59]

As a kid in the 60's in Florida Indigo snakes were very common. By the time I moved to Alabama in 2019 I hadn't seen an Indigo snake in 20 years. Too bad they're great snakes.

[@martinkullberg6718]

That rattlesnake was mad bro😆 Those indigo's look cool.

[@iamj_]

I absolutely hate snakes but this video were recommended and guess what heck yes I clicked and watched it all the way to the end 😅

[@grisflyt]

You really shouldn't hate the indigo, kzbin.info/www/bejne/bojZinx7btqna7M A video on just how amazing snakes can be: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWK9oWywdppld8U

[@donvito2682]

Why do you hate snakes?

[@lemurxd9091]

I wish I could go out herping, in Maine it’s freezing and snow is everywhere!

[@ryanzolkowski3382]

same, winter sucks

[@smetlogik]

I'll take a double Indigo and a diamondback to go please.

[@Mr.Stroke0331]

Those indigos are awesome !!!!I got to see one in the wild as a kid...they always reminds me of a cobra..😬

[@joecoastie99]

Ran into a Indigo when I was scouting for Deer season in Kingsland, Ga. he was sunning himself out in the open on a path. He reared up and took a look at me and off he went into the woods. Big and lonnng. Only one I’ve ever seen.

[@michaelross5674]

They are beautiful snakes i love indagos

[@kimspurre1242]

The eastern indigo snake is iconic.

[@zprimal5290]

Really cool, the eastern black indigo had a similar head shape to the broad head skink

[@richki.24]

cool looking snakes ...

[@duaneholcomb8408]

I have seen some really big indigo snakes in the swamps of fla, when I was a a young man. Like 8 or 9 feet long, back in the 70s and 80s, ,

[@memnoch19120]

I don't know if its the snakes or the editing of your video but the Indigo's seem like a pretty chill snake