DeKay's Brown Snake
Scientific Name:
The scientific name for an DeKay's Brown Snake is Storeria dekayi dekayi
Where they're located in New Jersey:
DeKay's Brown Snake can be found throughout the state
Venomous:
No, DeKay's Brown Snakes are non-venomous
Placement on Endangerment Scale:
Least Concern (LC)
Temperament:
DeKay's Brown Snakes are fairly docile snakes that will musk predators or humans and bite if irritated further. Though this is rare and they are most commonly harmless towards people.
Physical characteristics:
DeKay's Brown Snakes are brown to grey in color with a lighter colored stripe down the center of it's back bordered with black spots. These snakes can grow to be as long as 9-13 inches in length.
Live or egg birth:
DeKay's Brown Snakes have live births
Preferred habitat:
Moist uplands and lowlands, may be found in non-polluted suburban areas