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Non-venomous
Non-venomous
Florida Brown Snake
Storeria victa
- How to spot it
- A small gray to brown snake with a light band across the back of the head.
- Where you’ll see it
- Gardens, flower beds, mulch and wet areas, often under boards and debris.
- What it eats
- Slugs, snails and earthworms.
- Good to know
- Tiny, gentle and often mistaken for a worm. Non-venomous, and a gardener's friend.
- Often confused with
- Baby venomous snakes. Not sure? Text a photo.
Questions
Is the Florida Brown Snake venomous?
No. The Florida Brown Snake is non-venomous. Leave it alone and give it space, and it will move on. If you need it moved, text a photo to (904) 895-7773.
Where is the Florida Brown Snake found in Florida?
Gardens, flower beds, mulch and wet areas, often under boards and debris.
Want it moved?
Text a photo and where you are to (904) 895-7773. We will tell you what it is, and help if it needs to move.
