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Scientists found that eastern indigo snakes leave detectable DNA in the soil in less than two minutes—and the snakes sometimes continue to be detectable for up to 10 days.

The Eastern Indigo Snake (Drymarchon couperi), known for its lustrous, blue-black scales, is one of North America’s most fascinating and important snake species. As the longest native snake in the ...

More information: Leah R. N. Samuels et al, Persistence of Reptile DNA in a Terrestrial Substrate: A Case Study Using the Eastern Indigo Snake, Environmental DNA (2025). DOI: 10.1002/edn3.70053 ...

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From swamps and forests to wetlands and coastal areas, Florida is a favorable environment for forty-four snake species, but among them only six are venomous. Understanding these snakes is crucial for ...

For more than a decade, the state and county have coveted a high-speed alternative to U.S. 27. Two public meetings are scheduled to discuss a route.

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Dancing with a Burmese python is how the Python Huntress Amy Siewe described a recent encounter she had with the invasive snake that resides ... havoc with the South Florida ecosystem.

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