Ohio
Snakes in Fayette County
5 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Fayette County
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Eastern Milksnake
Lampropeltis triangulum
Harmless
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Fayette County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Fayette County, Ohio?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Fayette County, Ohio. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Fayette County, Ohio?
- 5 snake species have verified records in Fayette County, Ohio.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Fayette County, Ohio?
- The Common Garter Snake is the most frequently reported snake in Fayette County, Ohio, based on verified wildlife observations.