Brown snake - Storeria dekayi

Head of an adult brown snake

Description:

  • 9-13 inches total length
  • Found in moist woodland and woodland edge
  • Active during day when cool, at night when hot
  • Feed on earthworms

Interesting fact:

  • Little is known about this secretive small snake.

Range map in Kansas:

Map of Kansas with counties containing brown snakes in red.

More images:

An adult brown snake