The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) invites the public to participate in the Indigo Snake Watch, a new volunteer program aimed at identifying eastern indigo snakes from trail camera photos.
This project focuses on understanding the activity and distribution of these federally threatened snakes, offering a unique opportunity for individuals to contribute to their conservation.
Participants can log on to the Zooniverse platform, create a free account, and start classifying photos from the Apalachicola Bluffs and Ravines Preserve, the snakes’ release site. The collected data will help inform conservation efforts for this important species.
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“Everyone can help in the efforts to re-establish eastern indigo snake populations,” said Preserve Manager Catherine Ricketts. “Staff at the Preserve, which is part of TNC’s Center for Conservation Initiatives, are proud to have played a part in restoring this land, and now – after eight years of releasing the snakes at ABRP – we welcome the public to help track and monitor the snakes’ continued recovery.”
Join the Indigo Snake Watch today and make a difference in the conservation of North America’s largest native snake species!
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