Drymarchon, commonly known as the indigo snake, is a large, non-venomous snake native to the southeastern United States and Central America. It is known for its iridescent, dark blue-black scales, a robust body, and a gentle demeanor. These snakes thrive in a variety of habitats, including pine flatwoods, forest edges, and grasslands. They are diurnal hunters, primarily preying on small mammals, birds, and other reptiles, including venomous snakes.

Drymarchon, commonly known as Indigo snakes, are primarily found in the southeastern United States. Their distribution includes parts of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and South Carolina. Some species in the genus also extend into Central and South America.

Indigo snakes typically inhabit a variety of environments ranging from pine flatwoods, hardwood forests, and coastal dunes to fields, prairies, and wetland margins. These regions generally have a warm temperate to subtropical climate.

Indigo snakes are non-venomous and occupy a top predator role in their ecosystems. They are known for their adaptability to different habitats, often using burrows created by other animals like gopher tortoises for shelter. They play a crucial role in controlling the populations of their prey, which includes a wide range of animals such as amphibians, reptiles, and small mammals.