Snakes
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Across the regions where it's common, the DeKay's Brownsnake peaks from September to November.
Shows up in 25 ecoregions and 33 states
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Snakes
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Description
Storeria dekayi, commonly known as De Kay's brown snake, De Kay's snake, and simply the brown snake (along with many other snakes), is a small non-venomous species of snake in the family Colubridae. Dorsally, S. dekayi is brown to gray with a lighter center stripe bordered by small black spots; ventrally, it is lighter brown or pink with small black dots at the ends of the ventral scales.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
S. dekayi is native to Southern Ontario and Quebec, most of the eastern half of the United States, through Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and possibly El Salvador. More specifically, this common species inhabits most wetland and terrestrial habitats east of the Great Plains from sea level to 1,400 meters (4,600 feet) above sea level.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
Mating takes place in the spring, after snakes emerge from brumation. Field studies have shown that males use pheromone-based mate searching to find receptive females.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
Ecoregions
States
About the DeKay's Brownsnake
When is the DeKay's Brownsnake most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the DeKay's Brownsnake peaks from September to November.
Where does the DeKay's Brownsnake live?
It has enough records to show in 25 ecoregions and 33 states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, and Delaware.