The eastern indigo snake (Drymarchon couperi) is the longest snake species native to North America.
Eastern indigo snakes are considered a lynchpin species for the longleaf pine ecosystem as they are generalist predators, which helps regulate other animal species populations.
The scientific name, Drymarchon couperi, roughly translates into “Emperor of the Forest”, a fitting name for this apex predator.
In this in-person program, Dr. James Bogan, of the Orianne Society and Central Florida Zoo, will share eastern indigo snake natural history and about conservation efforts and common heath issues seen in captivity.
Dr. Bogan is currently the Chief Veterinary Officer for the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens as well as the Director of the Central Florida Zoo’s Orianne Center for Indigo Conservation.
Dr. Bogan received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1994 and his Master of Veterinary Studies in Conservation Medicine from Murdoch University in 2021. In addition, he holds Diplomate status by the American Board of Veterinary Practitioners (ABVP) in three specialties: Canine and Feline Practice, Reptile and Amphibian Practice, and Fish Practice.
Dr. Bogan’s research interests include treatment options for gastric cryptosporidiosis in snakes and health evaluation in eastern indigo snakes (Drymarchon couperi). He is currently a Past-President of the Association of Reptile and Amphibian Veterinarians (ARAV), the Reptile and Amphibian Regent for ABVP, and the Program Chair for the Association of Zoos and Aquariums Eastern Indigo Snake SAFE: Saving Animals From Extinction.
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