Species Reptiles & AmphibiansDeKay's Brownsnake

DeKay's Brownsnake

Storeria dekayi

CommonReptile & Amphibian
Illustration of 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

Best time to see a DeKay's Brownsnake

The best time to see a DeKay's Brownsnake is March–July, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 58,248 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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