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DeKays Brownsnake (Storeria dekayi) - Parc Nature Pointe aux Prairies - 2019-05-06
DeKays Brownsnake (Storeria dekayi) - 2019-05-06

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DeKays Brownsnake (Storeria dekayi)

A short brown to gray snake with a fine line along the center bordered by black spots, native to Quebec, feeding on worms, snails and slugs. It is a non-venomous snake.

Last changed on 2024-12-18

Common Names

  • DeKay's Brownsnake 🇨🇦
  • Couleuvre brune de DeKay 🇫🇷
  • De Kay Braunschlange 🇩🇪
  • Culebra parda De Kay 🇲🇽

Photos

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How to Identify

Smaller than other snakes like Common Garter snake, brown-grey with black spots.

Where and When to Spot

I spotted this species only once at the left entrance to Park Pointe aux Prairies in spring. DeKay's brownsnake is on IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.