The DeKay’s Brownsnake is tiny. I’m surprised I saw it. It was on one of the trails at Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge in Oklahoma.
DeKay’s Brown Snake (Storeria dekayi) is a species of small, non-venomous snake found in North America. It is also commonly known as the DeKay’s Snake or the Northern Brown Snake. These snakes have brown or reddish-brown skin with dark spots or crossbands, and a light-colored belly. They feed mainly on earthworms, slugs, and snails, and are generally harmless to humans.
Gear Used:
- Camera: Canon EOS R5
- Lens: RF100-500 mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM
Technical:
- Location: Sequoyah National Wildlife Refuge (Oklahoma)
- Date and Time Taken: August 2, 2022 (08:34 A. M.)
- Exposure Mode: Manual
- Aperture: f8
- Shutter speed: 1/500
- ISO: 8000 (Auto)
- Exposure Compensation: +1/2 EV
- Focal Length: 500 mm