Loved the video! Now i know how my cat Harley catches copperheads! He has only beought home q couple at 2-3'. Sits at the door proundly holding his catch in his mouth! I live on a south facing bluff, central Missouri so get copperheads, rattlers. I like them, they keep down mice. Never had a bad experience with any of them. I keep my eyes open, pay attention to where I am walking, carry a long stick! If I see them, I simply back off, leave them alone, no conflict!