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Hello! I’d never even heard of brown snakes before, and was surprised to learn they are quite common. It can be kept in any sort of ventilated container..plastic shoe box sized storage box, etc, with dead leaf litter and a jar lid of water. It might be wiser to release this snake a choose a captive bred species better suited to a new snake owner..please let me know if you need more info on this,. Yes, it is a brown snake, Storeria dekayi.. Let me know if you need anything, best, frank. Is that normal or should I be worried? This store also sells the species you show me. frank, Could this be the Australian brown snake that is being imported into France? LinkBack. I have seven brown snakes that I found at my old house. Update on the Dekay’s brown snake. So now we’ve got a snake in the bathroom and we’re not sure what to do. As a career herpetologist, I’ve gone on to care for and observe in the wild the same huge snakes that entranced me so long ago…yet I still maintain Brown Snakes, and watch them in my yard at every opportunity. Shy and always on guard (they are on the menus of a great many predators!) I have been finding several in my yard here in Michigan lately and I have alot of slugs because I see them at night while collecting nightcrawlers to feed my fish…I use no pesticides or fertilizers on my lawn. Earthworm how (or other) would you advise me to give? Thank you for your answers! Also i have had this snake for about two months and it still hasn’t shed. Whoops. Just below the cloaca, the female’s tail tapers very quickly. Great to hear of your interest. Watch that your nite time temps are not dropping too low..this can suppress appetite, let me know if you need anything, Frank. Fantastic article and information Frank. Like other natricine snakes such as water snakes (genus Nerodia) and garter snakes (genus Thamnophis), Storeria dekayi is an ovoviviparous species, giving birth to live young. The lady at the pet store recommended an infra-red 50w light as a heat source, which we plan to keep on only during the day. Best, frank. Sexual maturity is reached at two to three years. You can breed earthworms if you wish; most prefer cool temps but some are heat tolerant. While vertebrate prey is not needed, some believe that insectivorous snakes should be provided with calcium supplements. One might expect 10-15 years. Suprise! Hello frank I live in mass and my son got a baby brown snake and while looking for worms found a bigger one. Young Storeria also eat earthworms? I’ve posted a photo at the website link above, and also here: https://plus.google.com/u/0/photos/115620816511135743331/albums/6150320621108502289/6150321270081117698?pid=6150321270081117698&oid=115620816511135743331. Carol, There are few records, as they are rarely kept in zoos and not popular with private keepers; published records list 6-7 years longevity, but the age of the animals when collected was unknown. It’s mid-March and we are still having high 20’s/low 30’s at night so I’m afraid it wouldn’t survive. Thanks in advance. Unfortunately, the majority are WC, What else can I give alliment in captivity? Learn more about reptile and amphibian conservation and what you can do to help these species on our Reptile and Amphibian Stewardship page. Thanks very much….ery interesting to hear of that store; so many fascinating NA species are ignored by zoos and private keepers. I live in northeast NJ and have just rescued what I believe to be a baby Northern Brown snake from my basement. Generally with escaped snakes it’s as you suspect…you need to get lucky. This overlooked snake has much to offer reptile enthusiasts. Will the baby snake be able to retrieve the food, and how would we even know? it will find earthworms and grubs, best to put only 1-2 in several times weekly. [5] Adults usually measure less than 12 inches (30 cm) in total length (including tail), but the record total length is 19 3⁄8 inches (49 cm). These snakes spend much of their time under logs, rocks, boards, leaves and other cover. Stressed individuals may release musk, but most take short periods of gentle handling in stride. I’ll look into seeing if I can get my hands on a minnow trap. The Dekay’s brownsnake is fairly common and widespread within its Ontario range, although little information on its abundance is available. Or some other way we can cox him out of his hidey hole? I’m guessing the worms and slugs will head underground soon after being introduced to the terrarium. I have a young Dekay, and he/she is not big on worms, but its the only thing that I can feed it in the winter when my slugs run out. However, they must be very small or they will be rejected…chopped pieces of earthworm can work if thin enough. The second group, slugs etc, may be collected from pesticide-free areas. Wax worms are great for fattening up skinny animals. The species’ status was confirmed in 2012. Their terrarium should instead be furnished with a mixture of a rainforest-type reptile substrate (i.e. Storeria dekayi primarily feeds on slugs, snails, … I’m happy to say that I given her to a relative who not only has … This species is fairly tolerant of human disturbances to the landscape. Food intake is influenced by snake’s age, temperature and other factors, but for an adult 2-3 earthworms weekly would be about average. Today we feed and pamper our Dekay's brown snakes with a bioactive cage upgrade! They give birth to live young…very interesting to see the little ones. Additionally could you please let us know what types of lights or equipment we would need as well as any care tips for the winter. Young brown snakes can be difficult to keep, unfortunately. However, they are lightly-built and are best considered as a poet to observe rather than handle frequently. Generally, you want a space that is at least 2x the snake’s length and width, but there are variables. Six weeks ago she had babies which we have since put in a separate tank also outside on the porch. I wouldn’t have bet on it being found! Even a bit smaller would do. 214 King Street West, Suite 612 Toronto, ON M5H 3S6, © 2010 — 2020 Ontario Nature. Being born with a deep interest in animals might seem unfortunate for a native Bronxite , but my family encouraged my interest and the menagerie that sprung from it. It will probably do fine a typical basement temperatures until the end of the month, at which time they are usually active outdoors. Just one more question: To feed a baby brown snake for a whole winter (I’m near Washington D.C., so maybe Dec. through March), how many earthworms should my son catch? [6] It has keeled dorsal scales, and no loreal scale. May 6, 2014 I’m surprised to hear that this snake is available in France…is it commonly sold there? http://blogs.thatpetplace.com/thatreptileblog/2010/06/04/rough-and-smooth-green-snakes-beautiful-insect-eaters-for-planted-terrariums-part-2/#.VMaAgi5kCGE Brown Snakes are often confused with Garter Snakes, but may be distinguished by the two lines of black spots that run along their backs. Thanks again! Michelle. Three months ago I found a Dekay’s brown snake and have kept her outside in an aquarium on the porch. Enjoy, Frank. if so, please re-post, thanks, Frank Should we start the farming now, so that there are baby worms when we need them? keep an eye out for youngsters, as they are live-bearers…that is great to see! Have fun with your snakes! I’ll let you know about these snakes. Moss from the yard, log “house”, dead leaves, water bowl (though he drinks condensation off the sides of the tank)… He was super active and eating well. I would like to know the frequency of feeding and the number of worm please. I’ve been using a regular bulb for heat, and he stays around 74 during the day and falls to around 65 at night. (I feed my worms also occasionally with some calcium on vegetables) Three months ago I found a Dekay’s brown snake and have kept her outside in an aquarium on the porch. (one or two worms at once?). What would be your recommendation? Hello Frank, I was hoping that you could help me. This species also has a dark stripe on both sides of the neck behind the eyes and another below each … Where are you located? My son found a baby brown snake last summer and it died before we were able to get an adequate worm supply. Actually, Australia is very adept at regulating the trade, would be next to impossible..hard even for zoos to obtain certain species. Beltz E (2006). Thanks for the tip! He shows no interest in anything I put in there. The newborn snakes are about eight to 11 centimetres in length. Mating takes place in the spring, after snakes emerge from brumation. I tried to gently introduce the idea of releasing the snake into the wild, but I told my son he could stay for a week while he tried to feed him. Unfortunately I’m not able to post photos here but you can email to findiviglio@thatpetplace.com. Can you help me and my little friend? Case Study #3 – Blog Analysis – COM 125: Social Media: […] Gecko Terrariums: Avoiding Impactions is writ... Case Study #3 – COM 125: Social Media: […] Crested Gecko Terrariums: Avoiding Impactions is w... Case Study #3 – Blog Analysis – Site Title: […] Crested Gecko Terrariums: Avoiding Impactions is w... thatpetblog: Hi snakie mom! In trying to recapture him, we ended up driving him to hide in a hole under the base of the toilet. Pl let me know if this proves useful…differences can be slight. Neither the Committee on the Status of Species at Risk in Ontario nor the Committee on the Status of Endangerd Wildlife in Canada have assessed the status of the Dekay’s brownsnake.
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