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Texas indigo snake head-up, showing its belly and chin colors, closeup.

Texas Indigo Snake

Texas indigo snakes are large active snakes that flush out prey then overpower it

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Closeup of Texas indigo snake held by a handler.

Texas Indigo Snake Closeup

Texas indigo snakes are large non-venomous snakes in southern Texas and northern Mexico

Photographer: LA Dawson, animals courtesy of Austin Reptile Service.
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Texas indigo snake facing the camera, closeup of face.

Wild Texas Indigo Snake facing the camera

Texas indigo snakes are native to Texas, but their range extends into northern Mexico.

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Indigo Snake - Photo 4

close up of an indigo snake

Indigo snakes are the largest snake species in North America.

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Indigo Snake - Photo 5

Indigo snake - wrapped up tightly

The indigo snake is best known for its blue-black scales.

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Indigo Snake - Photo 6

Animals That Play Dead Texas Indigo Snake

The Texas indigo snake received its common name from the glossy iridescent ventral scales which can be seen as blackish-purple in bright light.

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