The eastern indigo snake (Drymarchon couperi) is so named for its blackish-purple color. Indigo snakes also can have reddish markings on their faces, as shown here.
Eastern Indigo Snake Detail
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Photo courtesy of Dirk Stevenson, Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation, Sanford, Florida
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