That’s a young WDB Rattlesnake, showing typical behavior when attacked by a Texas Indigo (the blue snake). It isn’t hurt, it’s just fighting a losing battle. Incredible video.
Something wrong with that rattlesnake. It couldn't lift it's head off the ground. Video guy crippled the snake. It couldn't even rattle it's tail. Yeah, it was fighting a loosing battle.
Take a good look at the rattle segments. Only a few with each one slightly larger than the one behind. Shows the snake is young, still growing between each shed cycle. I doubt that snake is much older than one year old. Good side view of rattle around the 1:40 mark. Mature snakes have rattle segments that vary little in size between each segment. That’s what I based my opinion on.
@@johnmuir7304 segments on the rattle don't depict it's age. They often lose them or break them off. All they really show is how many sheds they have had since their segments were where they are.
Loved seeing blue indigos in Florida. Had one on our 9 acres when I was a teenager. They are beautiful snakes, and the bonus of knowing venomous ones didn't hang around.
Yes, I had a couple that hung around my house, and they alerted us to rattlers by their quick movement. Much obliged Blue Indigos! Wonderful snake to have around.
People need to stop complaining about the rattlesnake being injured prior to the footage being taken. Indigos of this size make quick work of rattlesnakes and this Indigo likely beat up the rattlesnake prior to this glorious footage or the rattlesnake instinctively knew it was outmatched; sort of like a Tyson opponent in the early 80's; it was over before the first bell rang. This is the best footage to date on an Indigo walloping a rattlesnake. Great job.
And also like Holyfield over Tyson. Holyfield was immune to Tyson’s bite and like the Indigo over the rattler, had no problem beating the PISS right out of him!
The rattlesnake is not injured prior to the indigo's attack. It's odd body posture is due to a defense mechanism rattlesnakes use against Indigos and kingsnakes called "body bridging". They lift the middle of their body off the ground and keep their head low to the ground in attempt to confirm their attacker.
I sorta thought it was to keep their head from becoming an easy target, back away as much as you can and maybe, just maybe it will leave it alone... Not so when the Indigo already knows you are it's next meal....
Thats amazing. My wife used to ask me why did I get up so early to go hunting and I would tell her its not just about hunting, its about nature and life and all of the things you dont see from the couch. Thanks for sharing!!!
Seriously dude.... You caught some pretty cool shit on camera, and threw in a slo-mo bit, to boot. I'm no professional cameraman either, and given the circumstances of what was happening right in front of you... if it were me, no way would I have been able to get it on video even close to as good as you did. Well done, man. Awesome post!
Now I know why the diamondback rattlesnake tried so hard to retreat, i think it's one sick rattlesnake, very weak and wasn't able to 'defend' itself against the inglo snake that made a courageous and determined stride against the helpless rattlesnake. `And the minute one single bite, the rattlesnake died instantly. Usually there would be a battle, but I think that the rattlesnake was definitely very sick.
I haven't seen her get one, but the 8+ foot King Snake in my backyard eats snakes and rats and mice (from the "bumps" in her!). She's my natural "pest control"! 20 years ago, I had a King snake that was over 12 feet long , and scared a telephone lineman half-to-death when he saw her from up on a pole! I HEAR some big barn owls (dawn and dusk), but I can't spot them out-back. Yeah, I love critters...
Your snake length estimates are too high. They max out at around 7ft for an exceptional individual, with 5-6ft max being the most common largest. 12 feet? No way. 8+ highly doubtful.
I suppose the rattler was already injured by the time filming started, but I have read that some venomous snakes (cottonmouths, I think) will perform "body blows" against king snakes to drive them away. They instinctively know their venom is useless and it does little good to bite in defense. VERY interesting video!
I am not sure why so many people are giving this guy so much grief over his photography skills ? I give the guy a ton of credit for getting the footage he did get he never claims to be a professional wildlife photographer in fact his response was he is not and only used his phone to capture the video not very many people would have the balls to get as close as he did to a angry poisonous snake ?
I am getting dizzy and got vertigo, rolling my eyeballs all around the screen to follow his floating hands, loosing too often the scene. The guy has to greatly improve his stability when filming, otherwise it's like he's too drunk to make the movie.
The indigo attack was to determine where the Head of the snake was. Being as they are immune to the venom it then proceeded with the death strangle at the head so it could eat it. Indigo are not poisonous but do possess a very strong bite force.
That’s what it looks like to me. The Indigo can’t distinguish the head from other parts of the body, so it bites several places until the Rattler strikes, then the Indigo goes after the Rattler’s head.
Fascinating footage, and thank you sharing. It's difficult to comprehend how snakes such as the Indigo Snake could develop virtual immunity to powerful venoms, and all the more so given the hemotoxic/cytotoxic nature of pit viper venoms.
M00nsplitter There are quite a few animals that are resistant or immune to venom. Indigos aren't immune but have a fair amount of resistance to the venom. There are species of rats, like the woodrat, that are totally immune to venom. Honey-badgers are another one.
Its amazing that its immune to such a wide variety of pit viper venoms since even Rattlers of the same species can have a different type of venom depending on the location they're found in, and Indigo snakes (as well as Kingsnakes) appear to be immune or at least semi immune to Coral Smake venom as well. Coral Snakes are Elapida related to cobras and not Pit Vipers like every other venomous snake species found in the Americas!
The good ol' RUclips algorithm has been recommending a lot of these snake on snake battles. Ive noticed one thing they all have in common. The camera operators all seem to have a difficult time holding the camera still. 😮
Interesting strategy by the indigo. He seems to deliberately provoke an attack by the rattler by biting on the end of the snake. Once the rattler is forced to bite in retaliation, the indigo goes for the neck of the rattler and it is come over for the rattlesnake.
Amazing, outstanding footage! Yes, Indigos are somewhat impervious to venom, but I believe this guy (the beautiful Diamondback) may have been injured. Whether run over or from the Indigo before the recording began. No rattle at all, and the way he was dragging his head. Just struck me as odd behavior from the rattler.
He is not injured that is viper body language showing fear. He didn't rattle so that he'd hopefully be more quiet. Also indigos and other snakes that eat other snakes do for the head so the rattlesnake kept his head low to keep from getting his spine broken. Common misconception for injury👌
@@Ramiiam dont most snake detect thermal ad imagery i kniw constrictors do as abacindas ambush out of the water and the surface displacement i doubt they could hit mutch seeing without thermal
Wow!! That is unbelievable! What a great video. After watching this I checked and found out indigos eat rattlesnakes because their venom doesn’t affect the indigo. I was wondering why the indigo was so brave. I’ve never seen a video like this before. Thanks for sharing.
Very interesting video. That Indigo took a bite. Usually older Indigos,kingsnakes, and coachwhips ect learn to go for the head of the rattler and don't get bitten. Cary in Tucson
That Rattlesnake is/was not injured, it recognized it was on the menu hence it actions. It wanted to get the he,, out of Dodge. The Indigo is a snake eater. The Rattlesnake stood no chance against the Indigo.
@JJB, WOW ! great video ! I thought maybe the Indigo had gotten in the first bite before this vid started. Have never seen any Texas Indigo before, that is One Bad Boy !! Thank you for the great videography !
Amazing video. Original content and thank you for the upload. I can understand we as a non snake handlers cant go closer to the two highly venomous snakes. Wonderful work.
AinzOoalGown Nazarick yep these guys are the true king snakes much more deserving of the title as even the mighty eastern diamond back cowers on fear of this beast.
coyote slayer, precisely! It’s not worth leaving nasty comments-I don’t understand why people do that. Anyway, great point! Slay on, brother! How do you slay them? With the .22 WMR? .17 HMR? .223/5.56-banG!?? Coyotes are incredibly prolific, from my home Province-B.C. (🇨🇦) all the way through the USA & into Mexico. I digress...this is amazing footage. Thanks for pointing it out to the people who’d rather moan about it not being narrated by one of the 'Attenborough' family members. Peace✌🏼.
Great video under the circumstances. Cell phone from a distance when you weren't planning on filming it would look like this. I wish we had a bunch of those indigo snakes where I live.
I've lived my whole life in Texas and I've never seen a Indigo snake before. Their non venomous. You could tell that Rattlesnake knew he was in serious trouble. How did he subdue the rattlesnake?
@@明日那温馨早晨 School is now in session. If you had taken the time to just Google it you would be looking like a fool. So here is the the info. The eastern indigo snake is a species of large, non-venomous snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to the eastern United States. It is the longest native snake species in the U.S. Wikipedia . Now take your foot out of your mouth and run along and play or use Google before you make another foolish statement. Glad I could school you. 📔📕📗📘📒📓📃📄📜📑🖍✏
Every Indigo I've seen grabs victim behind the head restricting it's air and eventually take the head in it's mouth and swallows it's prey fairly quickly. Non venomous.
Yes He but the rattler to get it to reveal its head. He didn't care about the bite because he's highly resistant. Once the rattler bit him he found the head and it was all over.
Jimmy Johnston is he though? Looks like a red-belly Black to me....no? Edit: I seem like the only one here that thinks so lol. But the red belly....dead giveaway no?
Oh no. All Indigos and Kingsnakes have immunity of rattlesnakes venomous bites... All Rattlers will either run away or try to protect themselves from becoming a meal ticket. 😂 ...Rattlers know the kind of snakes that they possess. Moreover, in a imperious manner.
That was a strange battle. Best explanation seems like the rattler was already injured by the indigo before the camera started rolling, otherwise you would think it would try a lot harder to either escape or fight back. The indigo was obviously trying to get the rattler to strike it on its back so it could locate the rattler's head and grab it by the neck right behind the head. That is a pretty macho snake. Go ahead and bite me, then I will eat you. Seems like the only hope for the rattler was to land a lucky bite to the indigo snake's eyes. Not much chance.
Amazing footage and you did an excellent job even though you were filming from a boat. Just playing. Actually, you did do a great job catching something so spontaneous, enjoyed every bit of it. Thanks for sharing this video of natural survival. I hope it discourages people from haphazardly killing snakes, some snakes are beneficial to have around.
@@parrotbrand2782 All snakes bite Rattle snakes don't want any thing to do with man they only bite when they get stepped on or you surprised them people need to learned to live with venomous snakes even the harmless ones get killed. Children need to be protected and that can be done with out killing snakes.
@david anthony that snake was definitely injured and semi paralyzed. That is what I was referring to. A rattlesnake defensive posture is tightly wound and prepared to strike not awkwardly dragging its head backward with a coil protruding up away from earth.
@@KennanClark You are incorrect. When a rattlesnake is threatened by another snake that plans on eating it, they respond by arching their bodies and trying to keep their heads away from danger. They know that biting a snake such as an indigo or kingsnake that is resistant to their venom is a last ditch effort.
Notice how the Rattlesnake kept its head low when backing off from the Indigo snake? I've only seen this behavior when trying to back away from Indigo and Kingsnakes, because if they held their head up high in the typical S shape strike pose, it would actually present its attacker with a clearer easier shot to its head because it would stand out more being darker on a lighter background and in flat country such as desert or prairie it would stand out even more held high as it would potentially have the sky for a back drop, whereas by trying to keep it lower to the ground it makes it harder for its foes to distinguish from the grasses and rocks and plants and it's own body and when defending against Indigo or Kingsnakes they try to protect their heads first and foremost and it is easier to jump backwards throwing coils of it's own body on top of its head to potentially deflect any bites away from the head and into the ground or the middle of the body which does the attacker no good since it has to swallow it head first. Anything else that attacks a Rattlesnake finds the snake with its head held high in an S shape pattern in its neck ready to strike out quickly from that position, hissing at the same time usually, I've even seen Northern Pacific Rattlesnakes do this and not even rattle!!!
The Rattle Snake was obviously trying to use its tail as a decoy and holding its head low to feint as a tail...hoping to get the first strike in and use its venom. It worked, he got a good strike, but the Indigo's natural tolerance to venom made this a lost cause from the start.
It was probably to not let it have a clear shot on its head because I don’t think it having its head high because the colors in the background would change anything considering they are dichromates and also can see the heat
Rather puzzling how the Indigo wins this one, since they are non-venomous and he doesn't appear to even try to constrict the rattlesnake in the fight. They are one of the most beautiful snakes in N.A., btw, but don't usually make good pets b/c of their nervous temper.
Great video. You can screen through parts if you like. I wonder if the Texas Indigo is related in anyway to the King snake. King snakes have been known to take down rattlers due to their high tolerance. I wonder if the Texas Indigo is a type of King snake.
I think it is very interesting how the Rattler was on the retreat from the beginning. How he keeps his head low to the ground and is always retreating. The natural reaction of a rattle snake is to coil up head held high for striking . I think he knew he had met his death before the fight ever started.
Can you imagine if the person filming was suddenly touched by someone, on his leg 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 OMG, I would've loved to hear the screaming or reaction. And yeah, definitely seems as if the rattle snake was injured. Never seen a snake drag its head like this one.
This is really some GREAT footage. My wife and I were working in our flower beds, changing out some shrubs when we had an Eastern Indigo zip across our path. It was about 18" long. About two years later, he was laying on top of one of shrubs soaking in the sun. By that time, he was about 6 feet long! It makes me feel good that they will kill venomous snakes. I'm in Florida and we have Eastern Diamondbacks and Pigmy Rattlers along with Cottonmouth and Copperheads. That's not to even mention the pythons we have in Florida! Luckily, they haven't gotten to Central Florida yet. Are the Eastern Indigos immune to the rattlesnake's venom?
Yes they are. They're immune to coral snakes as well. In fact snakes are some of their favorite prey they don't care what it is if they can catch it they'll eat it! But we are not food. We had them for years and although they'd hang around on our porch we never saw their teeth and I was always picking them up they got so used to me that they did not care. I actually believed they enjoyed being handled they made no attempt at all to "get away". they're absolutely beautiful and especially after they've just molted.
A rattlesnake twice the size would not have been a match for the indigo. They eat rattlesnakes all the time. The rattlesnake venom doesn’t work on them. This was over before it started.
Rattlesnake instinctively hides its head. That's what the Indigo is looking for, it's head. So Indigo randomly bites the rattler until it sinks it's fangs into it and the Indigo's like, oh there it is, thanks!
We have rattlesnakes and recently I've seen a huge blue indigo in the area. It's so cool to see an actual fight between the two. They say a roadrunner can kill a rattlesnake...it would be amazing to see that too. I don't hate rattlesnakes and have no problem with them on the property... just not close to the house. I've had a few close calls that I don't want to repeat. 🤯
A lot of people saying that if the Rattler would have got it by the head not true you do know that the indigo snake is from the king snake family and king snakes are immune to the Rattlers Venom and kingsnakes almost always win when they come up against rattlesnakes
Robert Andrews Indigo snakes (Drymarchon genus) and are not related to king snakes (Lampropeltis genus). Their behavior is very different as well. King snakes are constrictors. Indigos are not, they just overpower and bludgeon their prey, often swallowing it alive.
I think the theory is that the rattler is keeping its head area low as that is it's vulnerable area. Like it knows it can't kill the indigo, but it's trying to prevent the indigo from getting to its head/neck, cuz after that it's lights out. As you see as soon as the indigo coaxs the rattler to expose its head with a strike.
nope. it was just trying not to move and hide its head. that's it. it should have tried to escape when the indigo bit its tail, which is what it is there for... to attract attention away from the head. instead, it bit back, letting the indigo know exactly where the head was at... and that was that. indigo is a much much bigger, stronger snake. just bit its neck and broke it.
@@thomasneal9291 you nailed that on the head. That's exactly rite. As soon as the rattler bit the indigo it was a wrap for the rattler. He knew exactly where its head was. He bit down by the head walked his fangs down and ate him alive.
I’ve seen and read about snakes since I was little. The fact that you caught this is awesome, however this battle was over the moment those two found each-other. That rattle snake was full and clearly in no position to fight. as for that rattle snakes behavior well he was using his tail as a decoy to substitute for his head seeing as the other snake was most likely going for its head. So in an attempt to survive the encounter he used his tail to fool the other snake. Honestly it’s kinda obvious that if an animal has a predator then likely they develop tricks to counteract these threats to them selves through genetics or learn as they grow up .
Don't know why people are moaning at the camera man , if it was me I'd now be 74.6 miles down range and not planning on returning. Bloody snakes can kill each other of as much as they like , horrid little buggers.
This should be titled. An Indigo snake having lunch. Kind of like a Bald Eagle or Mongoose. Totally immune to Rattler venom. That bite obviously did nothing, the Indigo didn't even flinch. Since it is designed to feast on Rattlers, it was just having it's favorite meal. It is of course non poisonous, and does this by suffocating the Rattler. I have been lucky enough, to have seen this before, since I live in Florida. Cotton mouth or Water Moccasins eat Rattlers as well. But they do inject venom, and do the Rattle in that way
I think the rattler was injured prior to the videos start, somewhere in the neck near the head. Rattlers don’t drag their heads like that. They keep them at the ready for defense. I’m suspicious of a setup......... But it is true that indigos are snake eaters, so if you have one under your house- it’s a good thing 👍
rattler was not injured, they do drag their heads or remain completly motionless when approached by king or indigo snakes, he is moving backwards draging his head on the ground hoping the indigo cant find his head and will tire out and give up, it actually works sometimes but in the this case the indigo is persistent and finally at 7:17 the rattler goes to his last resort and strikes at bites the indigo even though the rattler instinctively knows his venom will have no effect, he bites because theres basically nothing else he can do.
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That’s a young WDB Rattlesnake, showing typical behavior when attacked by a Texas Indigo (the blue snake). It isn’t hurt, it’s just fighting a losing battle. Incredible video.
Something wrong with that rattlesnake. It couldn't lift it's head off the ground. Video guy crippled the snake. It couldn't even rattle it's tail. Yeah, it was fighting a loosing battle.
it looked like a fully grown rattlesnake to me.
Take a good look at the rattle segments. Only a few with each one slightly larger than the one behind. Shows the snake is young, still growing between each shed cycle. I doubt that snake is much older than one year old. Good side view of rattle around the 1:40 mark. Mature snakes have rattle segments that vary little in size between each segment. That’s what I based my opinion on.
The indigo snake has no natural enemies and is an apex predator. It is immune to rattlesnake venom. Sorry, dude.
@@johnmuir7304 segments on the rattle don't depict it's age. They often lose them or break them off. All they really show is how many sheds they have had since their segments were where they are.
Loved seeing blue indigos in Florida. Had one on our 9 acres when I was a teenager. They are beautiful snakes, and the bonus of knowing venomous ones didn't hang around.
Or got eaten.
Yes, I had a couple that hung around my house, and they alerted us to rattlers by their quick movement. Much obliged Blue Indigos! Wonderful snake to have around.
Diamondback: You ain't gonna eat me!
Indigo: Hold my beer!
Cameraman: I’ll hold your beer Indigo. I’m already three sheets to the wind.
Rattle snake already knew it was in trouble as soon as it saw the King.
Indigo snakes are baller. Solid find, Jimmy Johnston; not everyone gets to see a spectacle like this in real life.
People need to stop complaining about the rattlesnake being injured prior to the footage being taken. Indigos of this size make quick work of rattlesnakes and this Indigo likely beat up the rattlesnake prior to this glorious footage or the rattlesnake instinctively knew it was outmatched; sort of like a Tyson opponent in the early 80's; it was over before the first bell rang. This is the best footage to date on an Indigo walloping a rattlesnake. Great job.
Deron Najarian
You are correct sir.
@@brushcountrybowhunter Thanks Jimmy
And also like Holyfield over Tyson. Holyfield was immune to Tyson’s bite and like the Indigo over the rattler, had no problem beating the PISS right out of him!
@@TheRhinopowerusa , why it’s the truth. Never stop 🛑
The rattlesnake is not injured prior to the indigo's attack. It's odd body posture is due to a defense mechanism rattlesnakes use against Indigos and kingsnakes called "body bridging". They lift the middle of their body off the ground and keep their head low to the ground in attempt to confirm their attacker.
I sorta thought it was to keep their head from becoming an easy target, back away as much as you can and maybe, just maybe it will leave it alone... Not so when the Indigo already knows you are it's next meal....
Shock me just once. Between 2 🐍, etc. make it a fair fight. Jeezuz😮 Just make it Fair!!
@@stephaniebaker2960Not many snakes venomous or non venomous have a chance against an Indigo or Kingsnake if they're its next meal.
Thats amazing. My wife used to ask me why did I get up so early to go hunting and I would tell her its not just about hunting, its about nature and life and all of the things you dont see from the couch. Thanks for sharing!!!
I'll stay on the couch, thankyouverymuch...................
@@bruceb3786 🤣🤣
@@nightprowler7024 😅😂🤣😂🤣🤣 sure
Found two baby indigos in my back yard today. I left them alone and was glad they were not rattlers
Seriously dude.... You caught some pretty cool shit on camera, and threw in a slo-mo bit, to boot. I'm no professional cameraman either, and given the circumstances of what was happening right in front of you... if it were me, no way would I have been able to get it on video even close to as good as you did. Well done, man. Awesome post!
Now I know why the diamondback rattlesnake tried so hard to retreat, i think it's one sick rattlesnake, very weak and wasn't able to 'defend' itself against the inglo snake that made a courageous and determined stride against the helpless rattlesnake. `And the minute one single bite, the rattlesnake died instantly. Usually there would be a battle, but I think that the rattlesnake was definitely very sick.
Rattler looked injured, not able to lift its head or open its mouth.
The EDB was fine! This is what Indigo’s do for a living!!
I haven't seen her get one, but the 8+ foot King Snake in my backyard eats snakes and rats and mice (from the "bumps" in her!). She's my natural "pest control"! 20 years ago, I had a King snake that was over 12 feet long , and scared a telephone lineman half-to-death when he saw her from up on a pole! I HEAR some big barn owls (dawn and dusk), but I can't spot them out-back. Yeah, I love critters...
Your snake length estimates are too high. They max out at around 7ft for an exceptional individual, with 5-6ft max being the most common largest. 12 feet? No way. 8+ highly doubtful.
I suppose the rattler was already injured by the time filming started, but I have read that some venomous snakes (cottonmouths, I think) will perform "body blows" against king snakes to drive them away. They instinctively know their venom is useless and it does little good to bite in defense. VERY interesting video!
I am not sure why so many people are giving this guy so much grief over his photography skills ? I give the guy a ton of credit for getting the footage he did get he never claims to be a professional wildlife photographer in fact his response was he is not and only used his phone to capture the video not very many people would have the balls to get as close as he did to a angry poisonous snake ?
I know.who cares
I agree tbh he got balls which I don't got because snakes are creepy lol
@Unome Jones of course they are
jammy dodger ..... he means they’re venomous.... he likes to correct people....
I am getting dizzy and got vertigo, rolling my eyeballs all around the screen to follow his floating hands, loosing too often the scene. The guy has to greatly improve his stability when filming, otherwise it's like he's too drunk to make the movie.
Wow !!! Thank you for capturing.
The indigo attack was to determine where the Head of the snake was. Being as they are immune to the venom it then proceeded with the death strangle at the head so it could eat it. Indigo are not poisonous but do possess a very strong bite force.
That’s what it looks like to me. The Indigo can’t distinguish the head from other parts of the body, so it bites several places until the Rattler strikes, then the Indigo goes after the Rattler’s head.
The rattlesnake reminds me of how i get up from the bed in the morning lol
The handsome Indigo snake tries the Death Stare first, to see if that might work.
If not, it just skips to the next phase, i.e. lunch.
The Quality of the video is unreal. Filmed the whole thing. Excellent job.
Thx Carlos.
Fascinating footage, and thank you sharing. It's difficult to comprehend how snakes such as the Indigo Snake could develop virtual immunity to powerful venoms, and all the more so given the hemotoxic/cytotoxic nature of pit viper venoms.
M00nsplitter
There are quite a few animals that are resistant or immune to venom. Indigos aren't immune but have a fair amount of resistance to the venom. There are species of rats, like the woodrat, that are totally immune to venom. Honey-badgers are another one.
Its amazing that its immune to such a wide variety of pit viper venoms since even Rattlers of the same species can have a different type of venom depending on the location they're found in, and Indigo snakes (as well as Kingsnakes) appear to be immune or at least semi immune to Coral Smake venom as well. Coral Snakes are Elapida related to cobras and not Pit Vipers like every other venomous snake species found in the Americas!
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The good ol' RUclips algorithm has been recommending a lot of these snake on snake battles. Ive noticed one thing they all have in common. The camera operators all seem to have a difficult time holding the camera still. 😮
Yes. I would catch myself paying attention to the fight and not the camera.
"If it's an indigo, let it go."
Interesting strategy by the indigo. He seems to deliberately provoke an attack by the rattler by biting on the end of the snake. Once the rattler is forced to bite in retaliation, the indigo goes for the neck of the rattler and it is come over for the rattlesnake.
Amazing, outstanding footage! Yes, Indigos are somewhat impervious to venom, but I believe this guy (the beautiful Diamondback) may have been injured. Whether run over or from the Indigo before the recording began. No rattle at all, and the way he was dragging his head. Just struck me as odd behavior from the rattler.
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He is not injured that is viper body language showing fear. He didn't rattle so that he'd hopefully be more quiet. Also indigos and other snakes that eat other snakes do for the head so the rattlesnake kept his head low to keep from getting his spine broken. Common misconception for injury👌
Absolutely true, I was making the same observation before I searched and found your comment. Actually saw other videos and rattlers do rattle.
Also they are cold blooded so both roughly same temp as the ground they probably have a rough time actualy seeing each other
@@Ramiiam dont most snake detect thermal ad imagery i kniw constrictors do as abacindas ambush out of the water and the surface displacement i doubt they could hit mutch seeing without thermal
I have watched an incredible amount of wildlife stuff on youtube since lockdown. I continue to be fascinated at what goes on out there.
Wow!! That is unbelievable! What a great video. After watching this I checked and found out indigos eat rattlesnakes because their venom doesn’t affect the indigo. I was wondering why the indigo was so brave. I’ve never seen a video like this before. Thanks for sharing.
I didn't know just how beautiful and large Indigos are. My friend had one in 1980 that was so old it was blind and he fed it thawed mice by hand.
Dude, that was incredible........
Thanks so much for the zoom in
Very interesting video. That Indigo took a bite. Usually older Indigos,kingsnakes, and coachwhips ect learn to go for the head of the rattler and don't get bitten. Cary in Tucson
That Rattlesnake is/was not injured, it recognized it was on the menu hence it actions. It wanted to get the he,, out of Dodge. The Indigo is a snake eater. The Rattlesnake stood no chance against the Indigo.
Wedgenut Tanker
Probably the best comment on here. Thx. You absolutely correct
Perfectly narrated! The voice, diction, and timing fit the content so well.
Awesome footage! You’re so lucky to be in the right place at the right time!
Thank You for filming it and showing it to us! Thank You!
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If I could handle owning a snake it would be the indigo..very nice looking snake.
@JJB, WOW ! great video ! I thought maybe the Indigo had gotten in the first bite before this vid started. Have never seen any Texas Indigo before, that is One Bad Boy !! Thank you for the great videography !
This is a lot better than some of the national graphic stuff I’ve seen back when I was in school
Amazing video. Original content and thank you for the upload. I can understand we as a non snake handlers cant go closer to the two highly venomous snakes. Wonderful work.
The Texas Indigo is non venomous...
Only the Rattlesnake was venomous!
Incredible sighting and footage!
🎵 When I move, you move...just like that. 🎵 lol
C'mon someone else come in here and give Willard a thumbs up
If only the cameraman had been sober.
Yeah I was all over the place. I wish it was better video.
@@brushcountrybowhunter No problem!
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I can't stand people complaining over nothing burger issues
@@dollarisinsanicus Me too! You complaining about this, for example.
Basically like my wife and my mother are having a lovely conversation. More or less the same... But there's less poison in this video :/
Hahaha they get that viral?
Sheez, ......that's not as bad as when me myself and I get into an argument !
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God! That's funny! And my sympathy.
Great video, thanks for taking the time to post this. Have come across both species hunting south of Sonora, but never together.
Apropos of nothing.
Did you read Escape from Sonora?
The Rattle snake was already Injured..... Then packed with fear knowing he was about to die
Very cool. Lived and hunted my whole life all over texas and have never seen a blue before.
Thanks for uploading it
indigo always won when battling rattle snakes... nature design them that way and they developed high tolerance to rattle snake's venom.
AinzOoalGown Nazarick yep these guys are the true king snakes much more deserving of the title as even the mighty eastern diamond back cowers on fear of this beast.
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Ok, how did the Indigo kill the rattler. Did he bite him in the brain ?
Don Holmes probably I know this is how diamondbacks kill kingsnakes for example.
@@donholmes3267 they are bigger and stronger😊
Why is anyone whining bout this video great job catching it.and I sure as hell wouldn't try and break it up! !
I ain't getting in the way fuck that shit. It's sad to see a snake die but it's the way of life I'll watch the fight though.
coyote slayer, precisely! It’s not worth leaving nasty comments-I don’t understand why people do that. Anyway, great point! Slay on, brother! How do you slay them? With the .22 WMR? .17 HMR? .223/5.56-banG!?? Coyotes are incredibly prolific, from my home Province-B.C. (🇨🇦) all the way through the USA & into Mexico. I digress...this is amazing footage. Thanks for pointing it out to the people who’d rather moan about it not being narrated by one of the 'Attenborough' family members. Peace✌🏼.
Indigo Snake: I'll just take my dinner elsewhere. I don't like to dine in front of an audience.
Great video under the circumstances. Cell phone from a distance when you weren't planning on filming it would look like this. I wish we had a bunch of those indigo snakes where I live.
John Doe
Thx JD
I've lived my whole life in Texas and I've never seen a Indigo snake before. Their non venomous. You could tell that Rattlesnake knew he was in serious trouble. How did he subdue the rattlesnake?
Brute force
You're wrong. They're highly toxic.
@@明日那温馨早晨 School is now in session. If you had taken the time to just Google it you would be looking like a fool. So here is the the info. The eastern indigo snake is a species of large, non-venomous snake in the family Colubridae. The species is native to the eastern United States. It is the longest native snake species in the U.S. Wikipedia . Now take your foot out of your mouth and run along and play or use Google before you make another foolish statement. Glad I could school you. 📔📕📗📘📒📓📃📄📜📑🖍✏
Every Indigo I've seen grabs victim behind the head restricting it's air and eventually take the head in it's mouth and swallows it's prey fairly quickly. Non venomous.
I was wondering what the Indigos strategy was. I believe he was just waiting for the rattler to bite so he could then get him behind the head.
Yes He but the rattler to get it to reveal its head. He didn't care about the bite because he's highly resistant. Once the rattler bit him he found the head and it was all over.
With the closeups and slomo you got there, with the correct thrilling BGM this video will be EPIC!!!
The bird commercial I saw was hilarious. 😂🐦
The blue one is an Indigo snake Indigo snakes actually eat rattle snakes and are immune to the venom.
Emil Simms
You are correct.
Jimmy Johnston is he though? Looks like a red-belly Black to me....no?
Edit: I seem like the only one here that thinks so lol. But the red belly....dead giveaway no?
would people understand one simple think rattlesnake is one word,not two
Emil Simms do they constrict cuz this one didn't or are they like garden snake
Mike Rotch I'm with you....indigos aren't venomous
The ad in the middle scared the crap out of me. I was focused. Lol
Incredible snake or snake battle......I've never seen a rattle snake act in this way before......remarkable footage. nice video.
Mr. Clifford Johnson
Thank u
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A live Rattlersnake will not act that way. Rattler was sick or half dead. Thats a set-up for you stupid camera people
Around a king snake they will. King snakes eat rattlers.
Oh no. All Indigos and Kingsnakes have immunity of rattlesnakes venomous bites... All Rattlers will either run away or try to protect themselves from becoming a meal ticket. 😂 ...Rattlers know the kind of snakes that they possess. Moreover, in a imperious manner.
That was a strange battle. Best explanation seems like the rattler was already injured by the indigo before the camera started rolling, otherwise you would think it would try a lot harder to either escape or fight back. The indigo was obviously trying to get the rattler to strike it on its back so it could locate the rattler's head and grab it by the neck right behind the head. That is a pretty macho snake. Go ahead and bite me, then I will eat you. Seems like the only hope for the rattler was to land a lucky bite to the indigo snake's eyes. Not much chance.
Amazing footage and you did an excellent job even though you were filming from a boat. Just playing. Actually, you did do a great job catching something so spontaneous, enjoyed every bit of it. Thanks for sharing this video of natural survival. I hope it discourages people from haphazardly killing snakes, some snakes are beneficial to have around.
LOL! I was going to say the same thing... about the boat.
Snakes kill vermin!
I know this post is old but we need all of the snakes even the venomous ones they all serve a purpose!
@@RKoen2006 until they bite you
@@parrotbrand2782 All snakes bite Rattle snakes don't want any thing to do with man they only bite when they get stepped on or you surprised them people need to learned to live with venomous snakes even the harmless ones get killed. Children need to be protected and that can be done with out killing snakes.
This is such an awesome video. Thank you for posting this video.
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Damn that's crazy...Thank you for the slow motion... Badass
The rattlesnake was moving like it had been injured. It could only drag it's head along the ground.
@david anthony 100% false
@david anthony that snake was definitely injured and semi paralyzed. That is what I was referring to. A rattlesnake defensive posture is tightly wound and prepared to strike not awkwardly dragging its head backward with a coil protruding up away from earth.
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@@KennanClark You are incorrect. When a rattlesnake is threatened by another snake that plans on eating it, they respond by arching their bodies and trying to keep their heads away from danger. They know that biting a snake such as an indigo or kingsnake that is resistant to their venom is a last ditch effort.
@@markmoore4088 wrong. Read the thread. Just as I observed... I was 100% right.
Notice how the Rattlesnake kept its head low when backing off from the Indigo snake? I've only seen this behavior when trying to back away from Indigo and Kingsnakes, because if they held their head up high in the typical S shape strike pose, it would actually present its attacker with a clearer easier shot to its head because it would stand out more being darker on a lighter background and in flat country such as desert or prairie it would stand out even more held high as it would potentially have the sky for a back drop, whereas by trying to keep it lower to the ground it makes it harder for its foes to distinguish from the grasses and rocks and plants and it's own body and when defending against Indigo or Kingsnakes they try to protect their heads first and foremost and it is easier to jump backwards throwing coils of it's own body on top of its head to potentially deflect any bites away from the head and into the ground or the middle of the body which does the attacker no good since it has to swallow it head first. Anything else that attacks a Rattlesnake finds the snake with its head held high in an S shape pattern in its neck ready to strike out quickly from that position, hissing at the same time usually, I've even seen Northern Pacific Rattlesnakes do this and not even rattle!!!
Exactly. Thx for sharing.
The Rattle Snake was obviously trying to use its tail as a decoy and holding its head low to feint as a tail...hoping to get the first strike in and use its venom. It worked, he got a good strike, but the Indigo's natural tolerance to venom made this a lost cause from the start.
It was probably to not let it have a clear shot on its head because I don’t think it having its head high because the colors in the background would change anything considering they are dichromates and also can see the heat
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Rather puzzling how the Indigo wins this one, since they are non-venomous and he doesn't appear to even try to constrict the rattlesnake in the fight. They are one of the most beautiful snakes in N.A., btw, but don't usually make good pets b/c of their nervous temper.
They are immune to the rattler's venom...size won.
Sullivan. Yes I agree. I caught myself watching the snakes and not paying attention to the filming part. So I was sorta all over the place.
Jimmy, it is alright. Don't expect you to be a perfect camera-man. You caught them in the act and you did good, just not perfect. Thanks for sharing
Jimmy Johnston Jimmy Johnston don't apologize for that. You did what you could do in that situation. Great video
Fatty Bear
Jimmy Johnston is the indigo poisonous?
Jimmy Johnston it was good. Thanks for sharing..
Great video. You can screen through parts if you like. I wonder if the Texas Indigo is related in anyway to the King snake. King snakes have been known to take down rattlers due to their high tolerance. I wonder if the Texas Indigo is a type of King snake.
THAT is a good question~? I know there are at least 2 varieties of King snake... perhaps they're related~?
@@georgeroberts288they’re both in the Colubridae family. Related, yes but I have no clue how closely.
Amazing strategy; forcing the rattler to expose his head.
I think it is very interesting how the Rattler was on the retreat from the beginning. How he keeps his head low to the ground and is always retreating. The natural reaction of a rattle snake is to coil up head held high for striking . I think he knew he had met his death before the fight ever started.
I think his freakin neck was broke, he wasn't giving up he was injured.
The Indigo was waiting for the Rattle Snake to bite so he can grab the Head to Finish the Rattle Snake off.....
Rattlesnake is all one word
That was cool to watch man!!!
Thx man !
Can you imagine if the person filming was suddenly touched by someone, on his leg 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
OMG, I would've loved to hear the screaming or reaction. And yeah, definitely seems as if the rattle snake was injured. Never seen a snake drag its head like this one.
The rattle snake did not even fight back. Doesn’t make sense.
I did that to one of my Dad's friend out in the bush(with a stick and a hiss:)way back in the day. He was doing some crazy moves😁🤣
Yeah most definitely the rattler must had been injured. Normally they be more vicious,even in this deadly loosing situation.
Yeah most definitely the rattler must had been injured. Normally they be more vicious,even in this deadly loosing situation.
The rattle snake is paralyzed due to damage done to the back of its head by the texas indigo. It's where the spine starts, so it cannot move.
Two beautiful snakes. The indigo took the bites and didn't care.
This is really some GREAT footage.
My wife and I were working in our flower beds, changing out some shrubs when we had an Eastern Indigo zip across our path. It was about 18" long. About two years later, he was laying on top of one of shrubs soaking in the sun. By that time, he was about 6 feet long! It makes me feel good that they will kill venomous snakes. I'm in Florida and we have Eastern Diamondbacks and Pigmy Rattlers along with Cottonmouth and Copperheads. That's not to even mention the pythons we have in Florida! Luckily, they haven't gotten to Central Florida yet.
Are the Eastern Indigos immune to the rattlesnake's venom?
Jay McMullan
Thx man !
Jay McMullan
Yes
Yes they are. They're immune to coral snakes as well. In fact snakes are some of their favorite prey they don't care what it is if they can catch it they'll eat it! But we are not food. We had them for years and although they'd hang around on our porch we never saw their teeth and I was always picking them up they got so used to me that they did not care. I actually believed they enjoyed being handled they made no attempt at all to "get away". they're absolutely beautiful and especially after they've just molted.
This really is a great moment in wildlife. I just wish it wasn't Stevie Wonder who recorded it. I got a head ache from the bouncing back and forth.
Lucky me...my phone has volume adjuster button
Looks like the rattle snake was injured by the way it moved. Maybe a car ran over her head. Great video.
by the way Rattlesnake is all one word
No, The rattlesnake was just trying to protect its head, knew it was on the menu.
Yea they know they are no match. The indigo was biting it so it would show face. Once it did. It was over 🤨
Most likely the rattlesnake had been bitten already before he started filming because it shows some paralysis in its movement
A rattlesnake twice the size would not have been a match for the indigo. They eat rattlesnakes all the time. The rattlesnake venom doesn’t work on them. This was over before it started.
The Indigo isn't even venomous, but the Rattler there is pretty small...circle of life is hardcore.
Very impressive on a cell phone. Great job!
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Rattlesnake instinctively hides its head. That's what the Indigo is looking for, it's head. So Indigo randomly bites the rattler until it sinks it's fangs into it and the Indigo's like, oh there it is, thanks!
Yes sir
That rattle didn't shake it's tail as their usual threaten or it knew it's prey so kept quiet.
Why Rattle if the snake is deaf and cant hear.
We have rattlesnakes and recently I've seen a huge blue indigo in the area. It's so cool to see an actual fight between the two.
They say a roadrunner can kill a rattlesnake...it would be amazing to see that too.
I don't hate rattlesnakes and have no problem with them on the property... just not close to the house. I've had a few close calls that I don't want to repeat. 🤯
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A lot of people saying that if the Rattler would have got it by the head not true you do know that the indigo snake is from the king snake family and king snakes are immune to the Rattlers Venom and kingsnakes almost always win when they come up against rattlesnakes
Robert Andrews Indigo snakes (Drymarchon genus) and are not related to king snakes (Lampropeltis genus). Their behavior is very different as well. King snakes are constrictors. Indigos are not, they just overpower and bludgeon their prey, often swallowing it alive.
My question would be are the indigo snakes immune to the rattle snakes venom?
ZenmasterX1 yes. They are.
mattslev
Robert Andrews said they were in the same family, which they are. Colubridae.
A lot of snakes in the Colubridae family, but Drymarchons are not the same as the Lampropeltis as the poster suggested.
It appears we have an injured rattlesnake with a broken back. What a contest!
Fantastic!
Thank you mam.
Don't know if I've ever heard of the Texas Indigo. Must be rare. We need more of them, less rattlesnakes.
Great FOOTAGE🙌🏾
They need to take a bunch of Indigo Snakes to help in getting rid of the Pythons.
That rattle snake looked like it was already impared/injured ???
I think the theory is that the rattler is keeping its head area low as that is it's vulnerable area. Like it knows it can't kill the indigo, but it's trying to prevent the indigo from getting to its head/neck, cuz after that it's lights out. As you see as soon as the indigo coaxs the rattler to expose its head with a strike.
No he’s right that rattler looks Injured. Didn’t move like a healthy snake at all
@@philthewildlifeman6465 TRUE !!! Growing up around rattle snakes I have never seen one that lethradgic, they are active and aggressive !!!
Rattle snake:Get Away!!!
Indiago Snake: Oh I Will.
Wow!. Truly amazing video thank you.
Cold, cunning and calculating. Perfect demo.
Seems the rattler had head damage.
Thank you for this awesome video!
Thank you
i get the explanation - the rattlesnake had a dinner before and after it had no power to fight respectively - i watched a lot of movies about snakes.
@HARDWIRED to SELF DESTRUCTION undoubtedly that is true
nope. it was just trying not to move and hide its head. that's it. it should have tried to escape when the indigo bit its tail, which is what it is there for... to attract attention away from the head.
instead, it bit back, letting the indigo know exactly where the head was at... and that was that.
indigo is a much much bigger, stronger snake. just bit its neck and broke it.
@@thomasneal9291 you nailed that on the head. That's exactly rite. As soon as the rattler bit the indigo it was a wrap for the rattler. He knew exactly where its head was. He bit down by the head walked his fangs down and ate him alive.
Rattle snake knows it's only hope is that the Indigo decides it isn't hungry. It isn't even rattling it's tail.
It couldn't, it's backbone is broken.
I’ve seen and read about snakes since I was little. The fact that you caught this is awesome, however this battle was over the moment those two found each-other. That rattle snake was full and clearly in no position to fight. as for that rattle snakes behavior well he was using his tail as a decoy to substitute for his head seeing as the other snake was most likely going for its head. So in an attempt to survive the encounter he used his tail to fool the other snake. Honestly it’s kinda obvious that if an animal has a predator then likely they develop tricks to counteract these threats to them selves through genetics or learn as they grow up .
Yes you right! this little Rattler played it very smart compared to this dumb indigo snake
It sure takes a while before the Indigo Snakes figures out the RS’s head is.
Don't know why people are moaning at the camera man , if it was me I'd now be 74.6 miles down range and not planning on returning. Bloody snakes can kill each other of as much as they like , horrid little buggers.
Stephen Howlett I agree with you to a certain extent. We need snakes to kill garments and OTHER snakes!!
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This should be titled. An Indigo snake having lunch. Kind of like a Bald Eagle or Mongoose. Totally immune to Rattler venom. That bite obviously did nothing, the Indigo didn't even flinch. Since it is designed to feast on Rattlers, it was just having it's favorite meal. It is of course non poisonous, and does this by suffocating the Rattler. I have been lucky enough, to have seen this before, since I live in Florida. Cotton mouth or Water Moccasins eat Rattlers as well. But they do inject venom, and do the Rattle in that way
I think the rattler was injured prior to the videos start, somewhere in the neck near the head. Rattlers don’t drag their heads like that. They keep them at the ready for defense. I’m suspicious of a setup.........
But it is true that indigos are snake eaters, so if you have one under your house- it’s a good thing 👍
rattler was not injured, they do drag their heads or remain completly motionless when approached by king or indigo snakes, he is moving backwards draging his head on the ground hoping the indigo cant find his head and will tire out and give up, it actually works sometimes but in the this case the indigo is persistent and finally at 7:17 the rattler goes to his last resort and strikes at bites the indigo even though the rattler instinctively knows his venom will have no effect, he bites because theres basically nothing else he can do.
Eddie Wilson interesting....I didn’t know they behaved like that in that situation. Thanks 👍
@@baykay9559 no problem
I agree that the rattler was injured
Very cool! Thank you for posting it.
Indigo- new favorite snake
That rattlesnake new it was a gonner from the get-go. And the birds sang happily through the whole process