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Dekay’s brown snake
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Dekay’s brown snake

reptile
Also known as: Storeria dekayi
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DeKay's snake, also known as Storeria dekayi, is a small, harmless colubrid snake found in North America. It is one of several species referred to as "brown snakes" due to their predominant coloration.12

In North America, brown snakes belong to the genus Storeria and are nonvenomous. These snakes are typically less than 30 cm (12 inches) long and are shy, preferring to hide under rocks, vegetation, or leaf litter. The brown snake, or DeKay's brown snake, is notable for its ability to thrive even in densely populated areas.2

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