DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

DeKay's Brownsnake is one of the most urban-tolerant snakes in North America. This small, secretive snake lives beneath rocks, logs, and debris in forests, fields, and city parks alike.

Habitat

Forests, fields, urban gardens, and suburban areas

Diet

Slugs, earthworms, and soft-bodied invertebrates

How common

Common

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