Copperheads may not kill your grandkids but will dang sure make em sick as all get out. Check woodpiles and leaf litter. There are probably more.

^^^^^^ Agree its a 'Southern' but it is almost marked (in places) like a Broadband or southern/broad-banded intergrade.

Beautiful Copperhead, excellent markings.

Last house we bought was on a couple acres in Denton County. I killed 4 copperheads the first week we were there, and saw several more. I am a firm believer in sulfur. I put some down over the whole property and never saw one again. As a bonus the skunks that lived under the shed moved on as well. I re-apply it every fall.

How does it work on fleas and ticks?

make sure there are no hiding places for them. They love brush and wood piles. This time of year they will crawl into blown leaf piles against a fence as well. Have also heard sulfur works as well. My property in Parker County backs up to a heavily wooded ranch so it is very common to see them, especially at night. They will seek out the warmth of a patio or driveway.