Copperhead anyone?

These snakes have been the hot topic in our household this past weekend. Hmmm, maybe because Daddy thought he was a snake charmer and could catch one without any complication or lasting consequences. Does anyone see where I might be going with this???

Yes Daddy decided to be nice to the little ole copperhead snake (not the one pictured above), and pick it up. He thought he should move it out of the way of the lawn mover to spare its life. He also thought he should carry it around for 15 minutes while trying to find a container to put it in so he could take it off the land. You know so it can go bother someone else. However, the Copperhead had other plans, he didnt think he needed to be moved nor did he want to leave his home and quite possibly his lovely Mrs. Copperhead and their batch of little wee ones. So he said goodbye to our Daddy and bit him on his finger with all his might. He then returned back to his Copperhead family unharmed, maybe a bit stressed, but no damage done. Now Daddy however didnt fare so well, he had some damage, a nice poisonous snake bit on the finger.

Well after an ambulance ride, fun ER times, Antivenim, hospitalization in the burn unit (apparently that is where they put the snake bite victims), and bouts of extreme pain, he is S-L-O-W-L-Y on the road to recovery. So the lesson to all you little ones, leave Mr. Copperhead alone, now if Daddy would only agree to do so.