Virginia
Snakes in Fairfax City County
5 species have been documented here, and none are venomous.
Every snake recorded in Fairfax City County
DeKay's Brownsnake
Storeria dekayi
Harmless
Common Watersnake
Nerodia sipedon
Harmless
Ring-necked Snake
Diadophis punctatus
Harmless
Common Garter Snake
Thamnophis sirtalis
Harmless
Eastern Ratsnake
Pantherophis alleghaniensis
Harmless
Compiled from verified GBIF & iNaturalist observations. Informational only.
Snakes in Fairfax City County: FAQ
- Are there venomous snakes in Fairfax City County, Virginia?
- No venomous snakes have verified records in Fairfax City County, Virginia. Every snake recorded here is harmless to humans, though any snake may bite defensively if handled.
- How many snake species live in Fairfax City County, Virginia?
- 5 snake species have verified records in Fairfax City County, Virginia.
- What is the most commonly seen snake in Fairfax City County, Virginia?
- The DeKay's Brownsnake is the most frequently reported snake in Fairfax City County, Virginia, based on verified wildlife observations.