K back to the snake... it's a copperhead.. your best bet is to kill it if you haven't already, or call this guy... he did the snake shows at the summer camp I worked at and he will come to your house and get it... free I think... not sure though.

And it is only illegal to kill non-venomous snakes. If a snake is venomous, you can kill it.

IF you choose to kill it, COMPLETELY remove the head, then find something to pick the body up with and something for the body to "strike"... Even with the head removed, the nerves in the body are still alive, and it will flail and hit whatever it is closest to. If your arm is what it is closest to, it can potentially get venom on your skin and leave you with a nasty rash (your skin absorbs the venom). Or just call dudeman and he'll come get it. I suggest getting a pro out there, because where there is one, there is more... and pretty much the only ACCURATE post I have seen in this thread is the fact that the venom is slightly stronger at a younger age. Snakes can strike at over 200mph... don't fuck with it.

The guy's name is Steve Scruggs... he runs a wildlife program and stuff, and if he can't come get the snake himself, he will point you in the right direction.. he's a really nice guy, and knows snakes REALLY well... The number for his wildlife program is 866-880-9453.. give him a call.