They spend their downtime in abandoned burrows and underneath logs and other items large enough to hide them, but Texas indigo snakes are active hunters and spend most of their time hunting during the day.

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

They subdue their prey using brute force but are surprisingly docile.

They’ll eat anything they can overpower birds, lizards, turtles, snakes, and rodents are all on their varied menu.

Terrific to have around if you have venomous snakes nearby.

They appear to be at least partly resistant to rattlesnake venom.They range from central Texas extending into northern Mexico, and until recently Texas indigo snakes were on the protected list in Texas. They’re one of the longest species in North America and regularly reach 6-8 feet long there have been reports of snakes approaching 10 feet, but they haven’t been verified. They lay 3-12 eggs, and hatchlings appear in the summer and measure 14-18 inches, but can reach 24 inches. These snakes mate in the winter and then lay eggs in an abandoned burrow in the spring. Diurnal by nature, they spend their nights in the burrows that other animals abandon. Texas indigo snakes are known for actively hunting and eating rattlesnakes. They’re very popular in southern/central Texas where they primarily live. “If it’s a Texas Indigo snake, let it go,” is a popular adage among Texas ranchers and farmers.

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