![]() ![]() Texas indigo snake populations are threatened primarily due to habitat loss and fragmentation. Per the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), “threatened species are plants and animals that are likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range.” As noted previously, and as indicated on the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s “ Threatened, Endangered and Protected Animals” page, the Texas indigo snake is classified as threatened. While out in the field, one of Landmark Wildlife’s biologists captured this photo of indigo snake scat with a rattlesnake rattle in it: Threatened indigo snakes For those interested in seeing an indigo in action, you can check out a video, with the cheeky title “Indigo snake gets a rattlesnake lunch to-go,” by clicking here. Without relying on constriction or venom to conquer its prey, the indigo dominates with its strong jaws, taking the rattlesnake headfirst. How Texas indigo snakes kill rattlesnakesĭespite being venomous and up to three to four times heavier than a Texas indigo snake, the rattlesnake’s size and poison can be no match for the indigo’s sheer power and tolerance for rattlesnake venom. ![]() As a diurnal predator, the snake hunts during the day and will eat anything it catches including lizards, frogs, bird, mice, and other snakes, including rattlesnakes. Nonvenomous and fairly docile (if you’re not a rattlesnake), the Texas indigo is named for varying shades of blue-black on the rear half of its body. The resourceful snake uses abandoned burrows created by other animals for its den. A member of the Colubridae snake family, the Texas indigo is found in the Lone Star state and Mexico and, along with its kin the eastern indigo snake found in southeastern states, is classified as a threatened species and cannot be hunted or killed.įor its habitat, the Texas indigo snake prefers a semi-arid environment with light vegetation, making South Texas favored slithering grounds, but “ it can also be found as far north and west as the southern edge of the Edwards Plateau in western Central Texas.” About a month after mating, typically in late winter and early spring, the female snake lays her eggs in an underground den to incubate until hatching. Typically measuring between 5.5 and 6.5 feet in length (with a record at nearly 8.5 feet long) and weighing 4 to 5 pounds, these reptiles rank among the largest snakes native to the United States. “The Texas indigo snake is revered in South Texas, where many ranchers are aware of its propensity for eating predatory rattlesnakes.” – Wild Thing: Indigo Snake is a Black BeautyĮverything is bigger in Texas and the Texas indigo snake is no exception. When it comes to snakes, if you’re inclined to lump them all into a singular venomous, rattling twist in your mind, consider the ancient proverb, “the enemy of my enemy is my friend,” and meet the Texas indigo snake. As the days warm, rattlesnakes begin to stir from their cold weather hibernation, emerging hungry and ready to breed. If you are looking for a new pair of boots for your little one, these are an excellent choice.While many, on an intellectual level, may be able to understand the crucial role snakes play in a healthy ecosystem, it can still be a challenge to fully appreciate the rattlesnake. These Durango® Little Kid Tan Snake Print Western Boots (#BT813) have an adorable-looking exterior, they're low maintenance and they are so comfortable that your child will be able to wear these boots all-day long. The bottom of these kids' boots is comprised of a black-hued PVC outsole (lightweight and durable) and a 1 1/8" cowboy heel. Within the interior, there is a cushioned insole and heel pad that makes these boots tremendously comfortable to walk in. A metal toe rand has been positioned just above the boot's rounded toe to add even more style to this footwear.Īll kids' boots should have a dipped topline and sturdy pull tabs like this Western does, because they are so incredibly useful at helping your child get these boots on/off easily. Its black shaft is enhanced by decorative stitching, while the foot and pull tabs are covered in a cool-looking snake print. Durango® has assembled the upper of this snazzy-looking kids' Western boot with a synthetic leather-like fabric it is a great material to have on a kids' boot because it is extremely durable and exceptionally easy to clean.
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