Florida Brownsnake
- Scientific Name
- Storeria dekayi victas
- Also Known As
- Florida Brown Snake
- Range
- All of Florida except the Panhandle
- Diet
- Soft-Bodied Invertabrates, Lizards, Tree Frogs
- Life Expectancy
- 7 Years
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This Snake is Not Venomous
Florida Brownsnakes in Central Florida
The Florida Brownsnake (Storeria dekayi victa) is a small, nonvenomous colubrid snake native to Florida. Often confused with the redbelly snake (Storeria occipitomaculata), the Florida Brownsnake can be identified by its brown dorsal scales, faint lateral stripes, and reddish-orange belly. This adaptable snake thrives in urban and suburban habitats across central Florida. Read on to learn about the biology, behavior, habitat, and identification of the Florida Brownsnake, along with tips for coexistence and prevention of accidental encounters.
Appearance and Identification
The Florida Brownsnake can be distinguished from look-alike species by the following characteristics