Snakes are some of the most amazing creatures on the planet, but when you think of them, you most often think of the colors green, red, and yellow. But what about the color blue?

There are many different types of blue snakes in the world. These include the blue-lipped sea krait, blue coral snake, white-lipped island pit viper, eastern indigo, and blue racer. Blue snakes are more rare than other types of snake. 

This article will explore these ten different types of blue snakes in detail. To learn a great deal about these various beautiful snakes, read on.

1. Blue-Lipped Sea Krait

The blue-lipped sea krait is native to the Indian and Western Pacific Oceans. This snake is banded with black and blue coloring. The blue can range from shades of cobalt to cerulean.

While this snake is generally docile and avoids humans, you must take care when you see it, as it is highly venomous. 

It is semi-aquatic and generally spends its time hunting around coral reefs.

2. Blue Malayan Coral Snake

The blue coral snake is an example of something that can be extremely dangerous hidden behind something beautiful. Their heads and tails are a vibrant red, while the rest of their bodies are a deep blue-black. Down each side, they feature a stripe that is either white or light blue.

What makes this snake unique is its extremely deadly venom. Unlike other venomous snakes that cause a prolonged death, one bite from the blue coral snake will immediately induce a firing of all the nerves in the victim, resulting in a swift and horrible death.

3. White-Lipped Island Pit Viper

The white-lipped island pit viper has a wide range of colors, from sky blue to blue-green. This snake is a native of the Lesser Sunda Islands of Eastern Java. Blue-hued pit vipers are considered rare and are typically isolated to Komodo Island.

This type of snake is a tree snake and is venomous. However, while their bites are not usually fatal to humans, they are considered a particularly aggressive snake species.

4. Eastern Indigo Snake

Native to the southwestern United States, the eastern indigo snake is non venomous. While its body is mainly iridescent blue-black, it may feature red, orange, or tan in the throat, chin, and cheek. 

Eastern indigo is considered an endangered species in the wild, so you’ll be very unlikely to come across one. It is, however, recorded as the longest snake native to the United States.

5. Blue Racer

The blue racer is known for its rich shades ranging from light blue to deep sapphire. This breed is also nonvenomous. 

It’s native to the northwestern portion of the United States. This snake is a fast mover that loves dry habitats and sunny spots. It tends to be nervous, especially around people, and will demonstrate this by acting like a rattlesnake by shaking its tail.

6. Malabar Pit Viper

Native to India, the Malabar pit viper is not exclusively a blue snake. It can also come in various colors, including brown, yellow, and green. When it is blue, the hue is a lighter blue. 

This pit viper is venomous, but its bite rarely proves fatal to humans. If you are unfortunate enough to experience a bite, you’ll have some pain and swelling for a few days.

7. Vietnamese Blue Beauty Snake

The Vietnamese blue beauty snake is an Asian snake revered for its beauty, as indicated by its name. It is lustrous blue, made up of patterns mixed with gray and black. The pattern ends in a solid head, except for the black strips leading from the eyes to the mouth.

This snake makes a popular house pet, although not all are the same regarding being docile and friendly. If it feels threatened, it will bite; however, it is a nonvenomous snake.

8. Bluestripe Ribbon Snake

You’ll find the bluestripe ribbon snake along the Gulf Coast in Florida. As the name implies, this snake has blue stripes running down its sides. It is a nonvenomous and semi-aquatic species commonly found in: 

• Rivers
• Marshes
• Ponds
• Lakes

9. Rock Rattlesnake

The rock rattlesnake is native to North America, specifically in Mexico and the southwestern United States. It has the typical characteristics of a rattlesnake: it’s venomous and has a rattle on the tail.

It’s interesting to note that this species’ color reflects its environment. For example, most have gray bodies to match the color of regular rocks, but those that live by limestone will have a beautiful blue color.

10. Blue-Striped Garter Snake

The blue-striped garter snake is native to Florida and is nonvenomous. Its most noticeable feature is the blue stripe running down both sides, which lends to its name. There is another matching stripe that runs down the center of its back. 

You’ll commonly find this snake in pine woodlands and on rocky slopes.