Quote Originally Posted by lvpets2002
: a Copperhead which is very deadly to humans & pets Yes I would have killed it....
Please don't spread misinformation: Copperheads are NOT usually deadly to humans. In fact, I'm not sure there are ANY recorded deaths from copperhead bites. There may be a few, but I know that in knowledgeable herp circles they are recommended as "beginning" venomous snakes because they are NOT DEADLY.

That being said, there are very few venomous snakes in my ares, but there are a few and I have the number in my phone of someone who I can call to come catch and release the snake elsewhere should one ever decide to turn up...(on my second story apartment balcony?!? Somehow I find it unlikely...)