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brown snake

reptile, genus Storeria

Also known as: New World brown snake, Storeria

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TheNew World brown snakes encompass the five species of the genus Storeria. They are found from eastern Canada to Honduras and are mostly less than 30 cm (12 inches) long. They are shy and spend most of their time under rocks, heavy vegetation, and leaf…
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TheNew World brown snakes encompass the five species of the genus Storeria. They are found from eastern Canada to Honduras and are mostly less than 30 cm (12 inches) long. They are shy and spend most of their time under rocks, heavy vegetation, and leaf…
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