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Definition of texas indigo snake

texas indigo snake

Plural:Texas indigo snakes
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texas indigo snake Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A large, heavily built, non-venomous colubrid snake native to southern Texas and northeastern Mexico, characterized by its smooth, predominantly black scales that often display an iridescent bluish sheen, and noted for its ability to prey upon venomous rattlesnakes.

Example

"During our ecological survey of the Tamaulipan thornscrub, we were fortunate enough to spot a massive Texas indigo snake basking in the morning sun."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named for the U.S. state of Texas, which comprises a significant portion of its native range, and the deep, iridescent blue-black 'indigo' coloration of its smooth scales.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Texas indigo snake. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/texas indigo snake
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