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has anyone spotted an indigo in the everglades/south florida? where would you have a good chance at seeing one?

I have been hunting in south Fl. and seen some great herps, never any Indigos. Deer flies are in abundance though!!!
I lived on Merrit Island, Brevard county...saw a few in the area!
I actually would get a phone call from time to time to remove large Indigos from a golf course.
Mike

Indigos inhabit all areas of the Everglades, but you will frequently find them in areas along canals. If you have access, there is a large population inhabiting Homestead Air Force Base and you can see them basking on the trails leading to the Phantom Lake area on a regular basis.
Keep in mind, indigos are strictly protected and it is illegal to handle them, but a marvelous sight to behold..

Good luck,

Jeff
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Jeff Snodgres
University of Arkansas
snodgresjeffreys@uams.edu
501.603.1947

Yea, there are a few indigos left in south florida and now the entire world and all the poachers know where they might be located thanks to you. University of what?

Dan

Jeff: I apologize. I know you had good intentions and I made a mistake.

Dan

I thought twice about posting that information, but figured anyone wishing to poach wild D. couperi would most likely attempt to do so in less protected environments, as one would have to have gonads the size of bowling balls to risk being caught poaching D. couperi on a military installation in Florida, as they are now quite protective of the species and wary of such activities.
Anyhow, knowing where to find indigos is one thing, finding them is another and capturing one is yet another. The Florida Fresh Water Fish and Wildlife Service distributes a pamphlet indicating, in detail, areas where one may view D. couperi in the wild, so it doesn't appear as though they are too concerned about passing such information along to the public either...

Best regards,

Jeff
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Jeff Snodgres
University of Arkansas
snodgresjeffreys@uams.edu
501.603.1947

thank you so much
totally running down there with a camera
as soon as i can
thanks surge