Texas Indigo Snake


Posted by Gene Gwin on Fri Jun 30, 2023 8:54 pm

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A Texas Indigo Snake photographed at the Laguna Seca Ranch in deep South Texas 22 April 2023.

The Indigo Snake is one of the longest native snakes in North America.  They can grow to be up to ten feet long and have a lifespan of about nine years.  For any animal to survive in the wild, they must be able to adapt to their environment.  The Indigo snake adapted by growing larger and stronger than other snakes.  They are most well-known for chasing down, overpowering, and eating Rattlesnakes.  They are the favorite snake on any South Texas ranch.  This snake was pretty large, probably about eight feet long.  

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by david fletcher on Sat Jul 01, 2023 3:31 am
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Impressive capture Gene. Nicely done.
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by Carol Clarke on Sat Jul 01, 2023 3:55 pm
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Snakes have a beauty all their own and getting an eye level view of this handsome specimen makes a fine image, Gene. Amazing that being non venemous they attack and kill Rattlesnakes along with anything else they can overpower and eat!

Excellent detail, eye contact and extended sensing tongue.

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by MalcolmBenn on Sat Jul 01, 2023 6:39 pm
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Great image Gene, I remember you telling me about this beauty.
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by Axel Hildebrandt on Sun Jul 02, 2023 5:19 am
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Great low angle and thanks for the information. I had no idea this species would eat rattlesnakes.
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by Cynthia Crawford on Sun Jul 02, 2023 9:38 am
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Great shot and story! It must be immune to rattlesnake poison? Impressive snake, and I like the close view of eye and tongue.
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by Craig Lipski on Sat Sep 09, 2023 9:56 pm
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Sweet! I love these guys. I’ve seen several, but had ZERO opportunities for anything other than a “record shot”. Great low angle, eye contact, tongue, and comp.
 

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