4-Foot Indigo Snake Regurgitates Two Smaller Snakes, One Survives

A Georgia wildlife survey revealed an eastern indigo snake that vomited a rat snake and a still-living rattlesnake, showcasing nature's unexpected resilience.

The eastern indigo snake, found in southeast Georgia, expelled a young rat snake and a juvenile eastern diamond-backed rattlesnake after being captured and tagged.
The rat snake was dead, but the rattlesnake, initially thought lifeless, revived about an hour later and was seen basking in the sun.
The rattlesnake showed a noticeable bulge, indicating it had recently eaten a large mouse.
Eastern indigo snakes are non-venomous, known for their broad diet that includes other snakes, and are listed as a threatened species due to habitat loss.
This incident highlights the indigo snake's hunting prowess and the rattlesnake's surprising ability to survive after being swallowed and regurgitated.