Texas Indigo Snake

The Texas indigo snake is a diurnal species that becomes more aggressive on warmer days (Benson 2002). Its defense mechanisms include releasing musk and feces (Cannatella 2000). Another strategy used is vertical flattening of its head, bowing its neck, hissing, and shaking its tail (Werler and Dixon 2000). The snake covers large amounts of area during the day when foraging and is active during every month of the year, only retreating to its burrow during cold or severely dry weather (Werler and Dixon 2000).