South Carolina
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
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
North American Racer
Coluber constrictor
Harmless
Plain-bellied Watersnake
Nerodia erythrogaster
Harmless
Eastern Kingsnake
Lampropeltis getula
Harmless
Common Wormsnake
Carphophis amoenus
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Eastern Copperhead
Agkistrodon contortrix
Venomous
Red-bellied Snake
Storeria occipitomaculata
Harmless
Smooth Earthsnake
Virginia valeriae
Harmless
Rough Earthsnake
Virginia striatula
Harmless
Brown Watersnake
Nerodia taxispilota
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Fairfield County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Fairfield County, South Carolina?
- Yes. 1 venomous snake species has verified records in Fairfield County, South Carolina, including Eastern Copperhead. Most snakes in Fairfield County, South Carolina, however, are harmless.
- How many snake species live in Fairfield County, South Carolina?
- 10+ snake species have verified records in Fairfield County, South Carolina, of which 1 is venomous.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Fairfield County, South Carolina?
- The DeKay's Brownsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Fairfield County, South Carolina, based on verified wildlife observations.
- What should I do if I see a venomous snake in Fairfield County, South Carolina?
- 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.