Wednesday, April 16th
April's meeting will focus on how to safely handle and present your reptile to the public. Please feel free to bring your own animal to show off.
Meetings start promptly at 8pm in the Alumni Room of Medaille College.
Annual Banquet
PLEASE NOTE: The annual banquet and recognition dinner will be rescheduled due to conflicts. The new date will likely be a Saturday in May, please contact a board member for more information.
Northern Brown Snake
(Storeria dekay)
The Northern Brown Snake usually measures 10 - 20 inches in length and varies in color. They are often gray, yellowish-brown, brown or even reddish-brown. They have a white stripe down the back bordered by two rows of dark spots. The belly is usually a pale yellow, brown or pink with several dark spots.
This live-bearer usually breeds in the Spring and Fall. In June to September 3 - 31 offspring are born.. The young will measure 3 - 4 inches in length.
The Northern Brown Snake is generally diurnal but will sometimes be active at night during the warmer weather. They can often be found under rocks, leaf litter or other debris. they prefer areas near water or other damp places and feed on earthworms, snails and slugs. When hibernating they can often be found in large groups with other snakes.
Remember that in many places it is illegal to take wildlife out of the wild without the proper permits from local, state, or federal authorities. Please do not release any captive reptiles or amphibians into the wild as this will disrupt the natural order of our environment. See our amphibian and reptile adoptions page for more information on what to do with unwanted herps.
Every purchase from Wormman.com helps support the WNY Herp Society!
Help reptiles in need by donating to our Adoption Fund! Your donations will help feed and house reptiles waiting for adoption.