The Texas indigo snake is a snake native to Texas and nearby Mexico. It is predominantly black with a shiny almost-blue iridescent hue to its smooth scales. Its underside is often salmon pink.

Ten snake species are protected in Texas, including Texas indigo snakes. These snakes are technically dark blue, but they ...

As Texas enters cicada season, it's important to keep an eye out for venomous Copperhead snakes that are more active as they ...

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller warns Texans to keep an eye out for copperheads hunting for cicadas.