Brown Snake

Appearance:

Small snake. Adults typically 9 to 13" in length. Vriable color and pattern from plain brown to gray, dark brown or reddish brown. Some have dark head. Look for double row of small dark spots around a light central stripe. Similar snakes are the earth snake which has no pattern, ringneck and worm snake which have smooth scales.

Eats earthworms and slugs. Lives under logs, boards, litter and moist forest habitats.