Ohio
Snakes in Fairfield County
12 species have been documented here, 1 of them venomous.
Venomous snakes in Fairfield County
Full guide & what to do if bitten →
Eastern CopperheadAgkistrodon contortrixVenomousHeavy body, triangular head, vertical pupils, and a heat-sensing pit between each eye and nostril.
Every snake recorded in Fairfield County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Gray Ratsnake
Pantherophis spiloides
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
Queensnake
Regina septemvittata
Harmless
Butler's Garter Snake
Thamnophis butleri
Harmless
Western Ratsnake
Pantherophis obsoletus
Harmless
Eastern Hognose Snake
Heterodon platirhinos
Harmless
Kirtland's Snake
Clonophis kirtlandii
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Fairfield County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Fairfield County, Ohio?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Fairfield County, Ohio, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Fairfield County, Ohio, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Fairfield County, Ohio?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Fairfield County, Ohio, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Fairfield County, Ohio?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Fairfield County, Ohio, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Fairfield County, Ohio?
- Keep your distance and do not try to catch or kill it. Most bites happen when people handle or corner a snake. If someone is bitten, contact local emergency services or poison control immediately.