Chris, first off, that's a gorgeous indigo! I can't decide which phase I like more, though I think that's an oxymoron. You really can't like one indigo more than another, or I can't anyway. Your indigos are growing very quickly! My little guy has taken a while to get to his current size, but I'm kind of grateful as it has given me ample time to prepare larger housing and my students time to adjust to a large, active snake.

It's awesome to hear about other science teachers who keep indigos. Other than the potty-every-day issue, I think these are perfect classroom snakes. Active during the day, not shy, and he's the only snake I keep that I never worry even a second about reaching down and picking up.

Interesting that you mention natural sunlight. I asked about this on an earlier thread and am interested in looking more into it. I recently relocated him to the alcove area of my classroom where he gets some morning sunlight and some later afternoon sunlight. I've made sure he's able to get out of the light if he gets too warm, but he honestly seems to enjoy his 'basking' time. I'm almost positive that since I made this move, the red colors around his face have became more pronounced. I can't confirm this one hundred percent and it could be a figment of my imagination, but he just seems more rich in color than he did when he was in an enclosure in the back of my room. I'll post some pictures of my classroom under Dave's post.
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Chance Duncan
Science Teacher, Herp Enthusiast, and Reptilian Conservation Proponent

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