Or is this a myth? Are they just fast and powerful enough to eat venomous snakes headfirst before they get bit? Roadrunners eat rattlers too and I doubt they are immune to the venom. Does anyone know this for a fact?
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Are indigos immune to snake venom?
happycamper
Jun 16, 2004 12:14 AM
Replies (2)
oldherper
Jun 16, 2004 05:04 AM
I would say they probably do have a high degree of immunity. Most animals that prey on venomous snakes have immunity to the venom to one degree or another.
DeanAlessandrini
Jun 16, 2004 07:14 AM
Yes, they are believed to have a high degree of immunity.
There is no way an indigo is going to be fast enough to grab a pitviper by the head all the time and not get bit.
I'd have to guess they get bit about 90% of the time while trying to consume a venomous snake.
