Copperheads here. Not deadly, but very painful. Almost stepped on one several months ago. I didn't even see it until I was standing right next to it. Don't know why it didn't bite me, but I'm glad it didn't. I didn't kill it. As long as they don't come too close to the house, I'll leave them be.

My uncle, on the other hand, has no mercy for snakes. Doesn't matter if it's a dangerous snake or not. If he sees em, he shoots em.