Oil and Gas Development Threatens Indigo Snake Recovery
Houston Chandler
Proposed oil and gas development in Alabama’s Conecuh National Forest could jeopardize decades of work to restore the threatened Eastern Indigo Snake.
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Technician Spotlight: Kira Cates and Emma Kendrick, Searching Georgia for Snakes and Turtles
Views:237 views Much of the work that we do is driven by the dedication and hard work of…
New Published Research: Long-term Viability of Flatwoods Salamander Populations
Views:190 views An adult Reticulated Flatwoods Salamander observed during annual breeding migrations in Florida. – Ben Stegenga Supporting…
2025 Science Initiative Year-end Review
Views:236 views An indigo snake encountered on a survey in southern Georgia. – Ben Stegenga As 2026 gets…
New Published Research: Recovering Flatwoods Salamanders Through Habitat Restoration
Long-term research and habitat restoration efforts are helping recover Reticulated Flatwoods Salamanders on Eglin Air Force Base.
New Published Research: Monitoring the Spread of an Invasive Snake Parasite
Views:665 views An adult Raillietiella orientalis from Florida. – Jenna Palmisano The southeastern U.S. is a hotspot for…
2025 Eastern Indigo Snake Release
Learn how partners are reintroducing Eastern Indigo Snakes to the Southeast through head-starting, habitat restoration, and long-term monitoring.
A Structured Decision-Making Workshop for Indigo Snake Conservation
Views:257 views Workshop participants from left to right: Derek Colbert (USFS), Lauren Wright (USFS), Traci Wood (AL DCNR),…