We know that some people get freaked out by snakes, or even photos of snakes, so we are posting some nifty close-ups of this snake — a northern brown snake, aka a Dekay's snake, thanks to Ray Duffy's ID) on the "jump" of this post.
If you do look on the jump, be ready for a surprise ending.
Click "Continue reading…" immediately below to see the snake shots.
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It’s great to see a Brown Snake in our area ! This Snake has been disappearing from the backyards of Bergen County due to over use of pesticides , This snake is great to have in your garden , It will eat slugs and insect larva !
About 6-7 years ago I would see these snakes all over the place. In particular Curtis Wright in Wood-Ridge. However I haven’t seen one in so long. Not even in thicker woods like Oakland. Good to see there still around.
I love your latest post because of the snake. I have a snake blog that I think you will find entertaining: http://www.snakeadventures.blogspot.com If you like the blog, can we exchange links? Will you let me know?
Thanks,
Robby in Utah
Help, I found two of these by my retaining wall, I know nothing of snakes, and am petrified. Should I be worried.
Hello, I found a brown, small (8in)snake in our bushes. We carefully put it into an enclosed habitat. We are interested in knowing what to feed it. Any ideas?
ordinary person
how do get rid of them in my yard