Normally in my parts poisonous snakes are kind of a mystical creature that they say exists but are seldom seen. This year has been very different. I think the heavy rains and flooding have sent all kinds of varmints to find new homes. So far this year on our 18 acres I have seen 3 copper heads at different times. I killed 2 with a shovel and the third escaped or maybe I escaped??? I am a bit concerned about not only my kids but my dogs and our livestock as well. The scout camp I was at earlier this summer has both copper heads and timber rattlers, per the US forest service personnel I spoke with they said their observations had been that snake populations seem to be on the rise.
So this is a very timely and good heed to using common sense and keeping alert!
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