Our House Is Surrounded By Venomous Snakes! 

Spencer needs some snake boots to wear when outside at night. Scary with those snakes!

The amount of joy I get when that title pops up on my phone is immeasurable.

The space under your home is the ideal hangout for snakes. That space is the restaurant supplying the snakes with rats, mice and other things to eat. Also, the space is a cool resting place for the snakes to escape the heat of the sun during the day. You need to totally enclose that space with snake fence. I would also construct another barrier of snake fence enclosing a play area for your children around your home.

I never killed a snake until my wife got bit and spent two weeks in the hospital. Almost lost her foot. If it had been my daughter, she probably wouldn’t have made it through. Please stop relocating them.

My father took care of his snake problem by having a few pet geese in and around his pond . And fed them around the property. They are quite amusing animals and they dont tolerate any snakes in their territorry at all....

I remodeled an old house outside Ashville, NC in the mtns. It was infested with copperhead. I tried the smoke bombs, etc to no avail. Then an old farmer up there told me to use black snakes and gave me a big sack bag of them. I relegated them in and around house. Came back a week.later and had no copperhead. Turns out Black snakes kill copperhead. Non poisonous to human, and leave after the copperhead are gone. What I know is...it worked.

I don't know why they get so many thumbs down as I think they're doing a fantastic job considering they're doing this all by themselves.

Regarding the snakes: Keep the grass around the house very low and make sure that you don't have any points of entry into your home like holes, open doors and windows, etc. Don't keep rubbish piles in or outside your home where snakes can hide. NEVER place your arms or feet where you can't see. Years ago in Florida, a teenager got bitten and killed by a snake that was hiding in the laundry on the floor. I lived in snake country for almost 20 years. These deadly snakes are nothing to be releasing, these things need to meet their maker when you catch them! Be careful!

Time to re-think the catch and release program.

To deter the snakes, run a “HOT” wire around the perimeter of the fence at the bottom and some hardware cloth that’s what we do in Australia

I googled "how to get rid of copperhead snakes" and you have plenty of options. Please be as proactive as possible. You both have worked so hard and long, and with your home so close to completion, don't let these snakes ruin things for you.

That is the reason that I told you guys to build a concrete wall slab around the foundation of the house to void the snakes and other predator animals in the area. At the same time the concrete slab wall will give you more stability to your house and warming on the winter months and cold off on summer month, plus storage.

We live in south Texas, when we mow we carry and shoot the poisonous snakes! We lost two beautiful dogs the first six months we moved in. They were protecting the yard and both were bitten by the snake that my oldest son took back to the wooden area. He hates to kill anything, even bugs. I sprayed painted a red dot on its body when he had it and it was the same snake that came back to the yard two days later!!! It was a hard lesson for him to learn at the expense of our pets, but he wouldn't listen. Now, all the kids have learn to shoot and they kill one or two every summer. The beneficial snakes stay and do their job on the farm. Sometimes the chickens and the cats get them, but it all works out in the end. We also deal with the wild hogs. They will attack you! Clearing 40 acres is a job and we let those that love to hunt them down do so on our property. The meat is donated. Protecting your family and yourself is very important. Just my two cents from an old lady in south Texas. GOD bless you all.

"An ounce of prevention" is what you may want to take. Relocating wouldn't be an option for me because even relocating them, they may return because it is prime property. If they're not mitigated now it will result in an infestation and then you will have a major problem. The Guineas are a great idea because not only will they control the snake population, they are great for eliminating the ticks which carry disease. Please wear boots outdoors. This is all part of living off-grid and you have done an outstanding job!! We all love you guys and want to keep you safe. Your home is looking beautiful and so close to moving in. Great job!!

check this out..."Donkey are known protectors of other animals. In the desert we keep them around our horses to fend off rattlesnakes. They eat less than horses, take up less space and generally cost less. Donkey's and chickens are two of the most underrated animals/pets that there are. Donkey's will protect other animals and also are great companion animals."

Honestly, you can’t leave venomous snakes alive, the problem will only get worse.

Put fine bird mesh around your yard fence, bury it in the ground about 3” and it will stop them getting in. Works here in Australia well.

Dude as someone who grew up around copperheads and rattlers, I was screaming inside when you released them! Our neighbor was killed by a baby copperhead when he was working by his wood pile. They ain't nothing to play around with, especially with kids.

Greetings from Lithgow Australia. I'm really enjoying watching your progress and how you work through all the frustrations that come with building a one-off home. Congrats! Can I suggest that you buy a couple of good quality head lamps - this will leave both hands free for things you need to do outside in the dark. I've even found a beanie with 4 small LEDS on the front, it's great when you have to fix something in the yard during winter. All the best with the remaining interior fitout guys!

Big ups to your husband. Unc handled that well. He stays positive! I love it! Praying for yaw !

I live in the Pa mountains and have a small stream behind my home, 25'. I understand wanting to preserve nature, but when our snake issue started increasing, I got a 410 shot gun with snake shot. They feel no pain. With that little one, the danger must be eliminated.

Placing those snakes back and thinking they won't return is like telling your daughter to stay on one end of the house, It ain't gonna happen!!!

You guys have worked so hard and I just want to encourage you to keep moving forward 👊🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

I just love it when the light shines on such a lovely couple

I'm usually not an advocate of killing critters, but the area you're in will produce many venomous snakes. I would suggest dispatching them rather than moving them. They will return due to the heat and security your house provides. Plus, the dogs and the babies are so vulnerable, not to mention you two. And if you feel that killing them is a waste, I can tell you snakes can be really tasty, even the venomous ones. You could always eat them and know that other critters will also benefit from eating them if you kill and bury them. Folks that are happy about "relocation" probably never had to deal with this many venomous snakes or are unaware/unconcerned about the real hazard of having them around. You can try "Snake Mace" or a similar product, but it doesn't always work. Once you have them in the "grabber," it is easy to kill them. A large rock, a pistol with snake shot, a shovel, etc., will work. Keep the good snakes around for bug and rodent control but get rid of the venomous ones for the family's sake (pets included). On another note, the walls are, simply, perfect! WHat an amazing job! I can't wait to see the paint and flooring! Woohoo!

Always good to eliminate rather than relocate when they become excessive. The day we moved into our new home, I killed three (we live by a pond too). Just remember they can kill a dog as well, so don't allow the dogs to go out and play with them. Be safe....

I like to do a knock down method on the drywall it’s a lot easier than sanding smooth. You all will one day get to relax and enjoy the fruits of your labor. Nice work!

Blind Blowing Build It Looks Fantastic Well Done Guys Such A Beautiful Way To Live Your Lives . Incredible workmanship X BE HAPPY x

Yup- those are the ones you kill. I have a “perimeter rule”, anything crosses it and it’s going down...

I imagine the two of you cuddled up, intently reading these comments, many of which are stellar! And I imagine us, your 1.2M subscribers, holding you all in our prayers, supporting you and envisioning a positive and swift outcome in this situation. So much good advice being offered up! Meanwhile, you both remain adorable and inspiring!! Love from Peru!

I have enjoyed your family's journey so much. I'm not sure what we're all going to do when you're finished. Cannot wait to meet the new little one! ❤✌

Born and raised in Florida! I know snakes all to well! The best thing I found that helps is placing moth balls all along the areas you are the most. Outside the house, barn, garden ect. I hope this helps 😉

We have a rule at our house, snakes we come across in the woods or in nature let them be but if they cross our property line they’re getting shot. 🐍We do make an exception for king snakes tho.

Guys, if I were you, I would be precautious and buy some snake antivenom antidote, just in case. You know the old saying: " It's better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it" There are plenty of people who has dealt with this very same snake problem and they are leaving their comments right here, you should take your time and pay very close attention to what they are advising you. Buena Suerte!!!

Get rid of any rock piles and brush, they attract snakes and that is where they like to nest. You also should close up all the way around the bottom of your house.

I recommend solar powered "mole chasers". I have used then around my pool in Spring Tx for 15 years and only my neighbors have snakes now, oops! I got the idea from reading about how people in Australia use them to keep away Brown snakes.

"Relocating" the venomous snakes to the woods where you pick blackberries, go for nature walks, and the dogs play in the creeks? Hmmm. Might want to rethink that strategy. I do understand hating to kill anything, but.....

When I was young we had a farm and copperheads and rattlesnakes. The way we got them out of the yard was a combination of a lawn mower and hoe with an 8' handle. Both work very well.

Wow...this is looking like a very dangerous situation. I hope you find a good solution to this problem and that no one gets bitten by those venomous snakes. Good luck guys.

Call S&W exterminating ... they are fast and terminally efficient. I’m a completely satisfied customer.

Your square corners are commendable, especially for a first time carpenter. I also don't care what the internet says I would be killing copperheads. You take a lot of pride in your work . That's a rare find these days. Been in construction of some form for 30+ years. That is a job well done sir.

I think a major reason for you having so many snakes is all the rain you've been having. Copperheads swim and with all the water around, they're going to be getting to places where you wouldn't normally see them. Also, it's summer and under your house is cool and dark, which is very attractive to them. You might want to think about some kind of skirting to put around your house to keep them out. Something like galvanized tin, which you could push down into the ground and screw into the container edge along the top. That would keep rats, mice and other varmints out, too.

Haven't been following long! But just watching you go from a shell to almost there... gets me emotional. We live in a tiny shed home so I know what it's like to go without a sink. WE just got our makeshift kitchen! I don't know how I will adjust when everything is done... it will be luxurious for sure! Praying for you guys! I know still a long way to go until the FINAL reveal!

Beau is getting so big. Listening to her mess up explanations cracks me up. Yall are such a beautiful family! So excited to see the house getting closer!

My son is 23, and the toilet and blocks, brought back memories of when he was about 18mo. Many fathers have been there.

Living here in Texas I can say you eventually learn to cohabitate with them :) Look up ways to keep copperheads and other snakes out of the yard to help keep down the encounters. keeping the lawn cut short, no debris piles etc are good steps. House raised off the ground makes a good place for them to hide so you will want to treat under there with a snake repellent or plants that have odors they hate (onion, garlic etc) or put a snake barrier that sinks into the ground and covers the space. They also tend to be around standing water sources so your pond attracts them too. Yes they will bite if cornered or threatened but for the most part they do want to avoid people. Good luck - love seeing the progress you are making!

We're getting there. you guys are awesome. I'm so happy for you

That was scary. Thank God for your husband! Wishing your family safety and happiness in your home and may the snakes stay away forever!!

Me thinks a qualified pest control persons' advice is warranted.

McKenzie is so full of joy and laughter it took me back to see her crying and in distress. I was upset myself. Pregnant, nesting, and emotional after a long few years of building, I feel truly bad for her. To come this far and be threatened by snakes, with a toddler under foot and a baby on the way, would stress anyone out. Agree with other comments to kill them, block off the underside of the house, and get professional snake help. On the house, also agree to finish the bathroom ASAP and a bedroom. Momma needs a functional living space for her babies.

Be careful when using the car because there are snakes that climb near the radiator or engine towards the heat in mating season. Do not park the car near the barn that you already know there are snakes there. Love you all!!... I hope that in the future we (viewers) can see how the family lives (1 video per month). I imagine little Beau to be like a free spirit with nature ... The place, besides the snakes and the like, is very beautiful. Your home is wonderfull, respect to both of you. Regards from Argentina.

Hou both are so much fun to watch! I am hooked and am starting from the beginning to watch everything. You have been so successful in this adventure, I wish you both the very best!

"Smells weird" "I farted" 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Who would have guessed I’d spend my retirement days watching a lovely couple build their own homestead. Namaste:))

As far as the snakes are concerned, I would be learning how to make things with copperhead hide.

If you didn't start killing them eventually they will come back. You guys got a daughter and pets. It's your family or them given you a hard time . Get ready to do what you're supposed to do since the beginning when they start to show up. God Bless and good luck.

Copperheads need to be “retired” not relocated. Protect your family!

Cicada are emerging from their long slumber, Copperheads are taking advantage of it. Their favorite hunting spot is probably right on your lawn. If you have the White Oak trees, the Cicada will climb up them so Copperheads will all look for a spot under the tree or on your lawn to hunt. Copperheads come out at night when it is cool to hunt, it's not uncommon for many snakes to be in a given area. We just never see it because they do it at night. Your home is near water where all the good hunting is too. You will want to move rock piles or wood piles away from buildings because this is where they will hangout. Be very careful going around at night as snakes will be out hunting when it is cool. Anything they can get under, like your house, they will because it offers cool shade. All summer and into the fall they will be active, especially, at night. If you have any mice or rodents, you will have more snakes. Keep this population down as much as possible. Seal all holes, crevices etc so they can't get into areas you don't want them. Maybe someday you will want to put a skirt around the house so they can't get in and even going underground with mesh wire around the fence line. If you stand outside and listen to the noise at night, the frogs, Cicada etc.....this is what they are hunting. Stay safe.

We enrolled our two dogs in a snake avoidance training program. The trainer used de-fanged rattlesnakes. (We live in AZ.) If there is someone locally who does this type of training, you might see if they would want your copperheads to de-fang and use in their training course. This fellow brought the rattlesnakes to the course in large buckets with lids - and holes for air. Other option is a zoo or herpetologist who uses these snakes to develop meds or antivenin. Safety for your growing family is paramount. I've administered antivenin to many snake-bite victims - not something you want to need. Best wishes to you all.

This program reminded me of when we lived in rattlesnake country. We had a summer home on the Missouri river that my Dad was remodeling. Our beds were high off the floor so that a rattlesnake couldn't reach us if they managed to get in at night. We had a snake stick that we all knew how to use. We rode horses through the hayfield and scatter snakes as we went. One time my sister was bit by a rattlesnake when we were almost to the top of a big hill. We had to use a snake kit and the boys laid her over the saddle and went as fast as they could down to get her to a hospital. She turned out to be ok, thanks to the boys with us having a knowledge of what to do when you are bit by a rattlesnake.

When you live next to water as you do and an open field you WILL have poisonous snakes. And that little girl needs to be watched 24/7 as well as the dogs. Snakes do not discriminate

There is a nest guys. When you see multiple copperheads there IS A NEST. Kill the poison ropes before they tag one of you guys. Please! ❤

Our home was surrounded by copperhead and rattlesnakes as we live around rocks and woods. Over 10 years i have had to shoot the ones close to the house. I quit counting after fifty. We love the black snakes. Fast forward to now and we may just see one or two a year. I recommend a 410 shotgun. No kickback and effective. Good luck.

Be careful... but don't freak... but, I was bitten @ school in 5th grade by a copperhead, going after a softball hit into a bush @ the end of our field. Actually had a homemade snake bite kit. Cut an "X" on my arm, tied off with a Duncan spinning top string. Actually sucked over the cut in "X." Spit, went back in the elementary school to the nurse. 911 called, arrived, gave me some horse serum, called my Mother, allowed me to walk a mile home. Yes, this was over 60 yrs. Ago. But everything was cool, just some inflamation/swelling. Probably also ate lead base paint from the crib. Played bicycle tag w/o a helmet, woke up in the parking lot from being tagged(run into) in the parking lot after being o unconscious. The other kids had split. My poor Mother... You all are absolutely amazing! I wouldn't tackle this project Fabulous Family! Been following y'all from the beginning! J

If i were living there, i would definitely dispose of all venemous snakes. Your going to have little ones running around.

“Hardware cloth” on the existing fence will help, once you get them all out of your perimeter. Then the only way in would be the pond for the most part. Also keep bricks, rocks, wood, etc out from laying around next to building so they don’t hide in those types of spots. Also put the hardware cloth around bottom of trailers. For the block situation, they sell babyproof toilet wand that attaches from the top to the back of the toilet. Then you push the button to unlock it. Blessings to you all,

You work together so we'll. What a perfect job. So talented and blessed. Momma, working hard while pregnant and poor dad has to keep rescue in the family from those poisonous snakes. And how he walked through the forest without a flashlight knowing those snakes are out there? He must have had Angels walking back with him. I wonder what they can do to get rid of those snakes because they have a child and two dogs. Wow, talk about your adventures. 🥺

Lemon grass and several other grasses greatly deter snakes of all sorts. Mothballs work but have to be replenished. Just a thought. Garlic also works and deters mosquitoes. Hope this helps.

It’s time to get some killer birds guys. You can’t live that life without them. Chickens and Guinea fowls are amazing workers. Get a couple of barn cats to get rid of rodents.

Looks like y’all need some Ducks and Geese for that pond! After seeing a few comments on here, and googling it looks like the ducks and goose like to eat snakes! Including venomous ones! Also helps keep ticks and other bugs away.

I have watched many of your videos and love your choice of music. Can you please do a Life Uncontained play list on Spotify?

Put up a "This is a snake free zone", sign. Then its illegal for snakes to enter.

Black snakes kill copperheads. We have the same problem by the river here in Pa. The black snakes keep to themselves and do not like activity. They may hang out in your garage but they are harmless and keep rodents and other snakes under check. Wish you well.

Dear Kensie and Spencer, I wrote to you a while back about the snakes and your babies, I am a Grandma believe me when I say I have lost sleep worrying about sweet Beau stepping on one of those copperheads....she will likely think it is something to play with and get bit!!!! You simply cannot have your babies at risk like that! Those snakes are a lot quicker than us humans are....anyhow, I see a lot of people with helpful ideas here in the comments.... I am sure you will figure it out, but my two cents is that you call in someone who knows snakes and sees if they can help you rid them from your homestead, I do NOT want to see a video you have posted where Beau or the new baby gets bit it would devastate me :( whatever you do please do something that works I love you all so much!

We have soo many venomous snakes in Australia. We had a juvenile eastern brown in our lounge room last year. We opened the sliding door and it went out. We aren’t legally allowed to kill any snake over here. Spenser did good 👍 Is there anything he can’t do 🤩 They’ll be attracted to all their food sources that will be attracted to your foods ( mice, etc). The under house is a great haven for them.

I live in South West Alabama and have copperheads, moccasins and rattlesnakes on my property. I recommend you get you about 6 feral cats. Once I got the cats, they (cats) took care of the mice and rats( food supply) and the snakes went elsewhere.

With children around there will be hard decisions that will have to be made about how to control the snakes. I wish y'all the best. We're really enjoying your series.

In the 1940s in Vegas my friend built his house. When finished, he liked to have coffee and read the paper on his porch until one morning he stepped on the porch and heard the rattling of several snakes. It took him a long time to get rid of the creatures. They like shade during the summer months and unprotected areas under you house would be a haven for them, so please be sure to keep such places secure. Beau is so cute. Will be a beauty like her mom. Be safe! Jim R

I would put a snake mesh around the fencing which surrounds the homestead, about a 1ft up and bent along or into ground. Gates become a little tricky, but doable. All part of the bush experience. I'm from Oz and see many deadly snakes.

I know you two know more than I do but I think I'd put a skirting around the bottom of the house to keep the critters out from under there. Skunks, and racoons can carry rabies, and it's not as uncommon as you'd think. My grandmother was attacked by a rabbit racoon in SoCal. A skirting would also keep snakes from hiding under there.

Snakes don’t like the smell of particular plants, including garlic, lemongrass, and marigold you can plant them around the fence..

“So what do we do?” Shoot it, you have a child and dogs. Don’t set yourself up for life long regret. ✌🏻🇺🇸

Copperhead are creatures of habit. They will keep returning to "their" home. Do the fence idea from Australia.

I heard some say, it’s because once they come by, they left their stink in their spot.So after you get one out, you better clean that spot and the snake grabber.Maybe just spray any essential herbs over, just to avoid the others come after,

I highly recommend putting an extra fence up around your current fence, where as it goes into the ground, copperheads are small snakes, yet incredibly dangerous, so make sure that the fence is well covered so that they cannot slip through it. And I really recommend doing it fast, because at this time of the year, they will seek amazing hiding spots, and underneath a house is one of the most prefered shade areas. Also do not let your dogs go out without being able to see them, because a copper head can kill a dog easily. Please be careful!

Every time I see something with rattlers in it, I am reminded of a customer I had a number of years ago. He never really talked with me much, other than when I asked him something. One day he took the time to talk with me. Even started the conversation. He told me he was retiring soon and was moving out into the desert. I saw his wife, like a few months later. She looked really sad. She told me that her husband was really happy with their new ranch. One day he went for a walk and was bitten by a rattler. He died before they could get him to a hospital. Sorry for the sad story, but I agree with many of the comments here. Dispose of each snake you find. I'm all for respecting nature, but when it comes to my personal space is concerned...only me and my family belongs. Everything else is toast. I saw a video of these guys that specialize in making a barrier around your house to keep out snakes. As I remember, it was not 100% but it reduced nearly all of the snakes that get into people's yards. I'd have some cats and traps, especially with a child in the family.

One of the most greatest partners with greats journeys, i’ve ever seen.. Stay safe

It's good to have space under your house so you can get to plumbing issues easier in the future but you need to put some kind of skirting all the way around the bottom to keep snakes or any other kind of animals from living underneath your house. I would personally build a concrete wall at the bottom and put a small door to have access to under there.

I would focus 100 % on those bathrooms. No way I'd shower outside after that. I have done so many things in my life that I probably should be dead, but messing with snakes is not one of them, I hate snakes! My skin iss crawling from watching this one.

Call snake expert's to find out what to do. Hardwear cloth and screening together around the bottom of the fencing and into the ground 8 to 12 inches may help. CALL someone that know snakes. Stay safe. Things are coming along nicely and faster now. Thanks for sharing. God bless and protect you all.

Growing up in Kelowna, British Columbia, we had rattlesnakes and black widow spiders aplenty. My dad, being the smart man he is, landscaped the house he built with loads of cedar chips. The phenols in cedar is highly toxic to snakes/spiders/insects/rodents. Killing/exterminating the snakes is unfortunately the safest bet, but I highly suggest looking into cedar as a backup plan. Bonus = it smells great! Stay safe friends!!

You have plenty of snake advice--as for the compound-- a few things --first what you show as lines is created when the edge of the knife is shorter than the compound. Use a wide like 12 inch to 18 inch stiff but flexible knife and keep the compound in the center. As it gets toward the edges use a second knife to scrape it off the knife and compact it again in the center. You need to play with the knife angle.Perpendicular will scrape the surface. Flat will just slide over it leaving a smear. At some point between the two extremes, you will get the control you seek to get a smooth application. Second use a knife edge to slice off the ridges instead of sanding. This is far faster and barely makes any dust. Third do not sand use a sponge and a bucket of water. You want a firm grout sponge with an open pore structure. Squeeze it out to damp where it will not release water when you press it down. Rub the compound in a circular motion. It will remove the ridges. submerge the sponge frequently and squeeeze it to flush out the compound. Follow directly behind with your second hand to feel for a smooth surface. You will know when you are there. The bucket will develop a layer of compound on the bottom insted of the air. After paint you will not see any thing if you paint with flat paint. The more shiny the Worse it gets. Egg shell is a good compromise. Light shinning directly across the flat surface will highlight all imperfections. If lit softly the wall will apper flat but any straight edge will reveal the lack of being flat. As long as the taper is smooth a wall that is 1/2 of an inch out of flat over a foot or more will look visually flat. Anote on the spong method is if plaster is mixed into the compound--then this method will still probably need sanding because the plaster combined with compound does not disolve at the rate of plain compound.

Check with the closest tractor supply company. They sell stuff to repel copperheads. Good luck. You are doing such a great job and building a beautiful home for your family. I hate to see you have to deal with these snakes! Prayers for you!

Beau stole the show this time! Her squealing and "turtle" were so adorable. What a precious angel and another one on the way! Blessings to all 🙏😇🤗

LOVE your channel. My wife and I built our wilderness dream home in SW Colorado 11 years ago. Did much of the work ourselves and hired contractors more than we planned (we're past retirement age). That said, I plead with you to kill venomous snakes! We have killed quite a number of prairie rattlers (and also skunks - they carry diseases). "Relocated" snakes will do two things: 1. Return; 2. Continue to breed more offspring. We still kill rattlers occasionally, but nearly as much as before. Our county has lost several residents to venomous snakes. I have neighbors who have had dogs and horses bitten (dog died). Venomous snakes have their place in nature, but not anywhere near housing. Keep posting!!! We love y Vids. Your work and your love for one another are a wonderful inspiration to all of us!!!

You two are awesome. Great team work. 👍👌

I use to live in Eastern Washington which is dessert. We had sage brush and rattle snakes around our property. In August they shed their skin and become blinded for a while. One day I opened my front door and there was a rattlesnake laying on my sidewalk all 8 feet of him. I hollered about 200 feet away from my closest neighbor who heard me yell and asked me what was wrong. I said a rattlesnake. He said don't move and grabbed his shovel jumped his fencing ran down and used his shovel to cut it's head off. He was so kind and he said I will take it away. My hubby was at work at the time and I was very very pregnant. You need to kill venomous snakes or they will come back!!! We also had scorpions and black widow spiders. I always watched where I stepped for sure.

Put deer fencing all around the perimeters of your house, especially around the fence that you have up around your house, and that barn. If a snake crawls it will become entangled, and at that point it dies, I'm all in for saving the animals but taking them to the woods , that dont stop them from crawling back, especially with your daughter and dogs being in the yard, and you dont have good lighting in the yard at night, and I'm sure they can crawl where you shower at. . Please be careful

If you are just walking into the woods and relocating them, its possibly the same one returning. We had an oak snake on the front porch of our house going after some chicks in a nest. We relocated it to the backside of our property, about an eighth of a mile, it was back in about 15 minutes. I am very excited to see the vanities. I was like, 🙌.

I wish I could lend you the eastern kingsnake I caught in my garden recently. It would happily eat that copperhead. I let it go after pics so it can eat rats and venomous snakes from the garden or the woods. If you find a kingsnake or other species that eats venomous snakes you could keep it and feed it copperheads. I would if I had copperheads but I haven't seen any around my place. A copperhead getting eaten would make a pretty good video too.. and you have plenty. Wow. That's more copperheads than I've seen in my life..