Eastern Indigo

I have some exciting news to tell you that I have kepted on the down low for some time. Shhhh lol
We applied for a Eastern Indigo permit and they gave it to us. We were able to get it since I will be doing more and more teaching at Annette's school though out the year. I will not be breeding it and she will only be a pet to teach the youth. I have to say that as a kid, I remember going to the zoo and holding a 7 foot indigo and was blown away by it. Well, my childhood dream of owning one has come true. I know I know, it is not a ball, boa, hognose or gtp but it tickles my pickle. There are only a few people with permits to have them in the State of Florida and I am one of them. Did I have to jump though hoops.....DAMN I did. Pictures, long applications going back and forth, signatures, having everything notified etc but we did it. Very happy....FREAKING HAPPY!!!!

"Irrational fear and prejudice can often be cured by one pleasant experience"

Here she is. Oh and we need a name for her. Looking for Florida related names. Right now I like Oseola but it is not written in stone.

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Congrats! I love Indigos. They're absolutely stunning animals.

I've been researching them and will be getting one too. They are amazing animals. Congratulations!

Beautiful! Indigos are at the top of my wishlist (and have been for years, along with a Boelen's python). Congrats on the permit working out too! You'll have to post updates as she gets bigger :D

Congratulations. Gorgeous snake. Indigos have always been my favorite N American colubrid.

I imagine it would have been easier to adopt a child then get that permit eh?

Congratulations! I would LOVE to have one - but illegal in GA.

Congrats Joe don't know much about them but they are beautiful snakes, I also love the name Oseola.:gj:

Good Luck with her would love to see pic's as she grows.

Congrats and good luck.

Gorgeous snake and congratulations!!

Gorgeous! Congrats! I'm quite jealous.