Florida brown snake
A species of American brown snakes Scientific name : Storeria victa Genus : American brown snakes
Florida brown snake, A species of American brown snakes
Scientific name: Storeria victa
Genus: American brown snakes
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Description
Storeria victa, the Florida brown snake, is a species of nonvenomous snake in the Colubridae family that is native to Georgia and Florida in the United States.
General Info
Lifespan
4-6 years
Diet
Florida brown snake follows an unvarying diet mainly composed of small soft-bodied invertebrates, such as earthworms, slugs, and snails. Their sharp, needle-like rear teeth facilitate easy feeding on these organisms.
Behavior
Florida brown snake demonstrate a solitary and cryptic lifestyle, typically maintaining a secretive demeanour to avoid predators. They are fossorial, spending much of their time beneath substrate for protection. Florida brown snake's diet primarily consists of soft-bodied invertebrates, exhibiting a distinct foraging behavior characterized by meticulous search and precise strikes.
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Reptiles Order
Lizards and snakes Family
Natricinae Genus
American brown snakes Species
Florida brown snake