It wasn't heading for your tree, it was only looking for food. Copperheads are not inherently dangerous; although they are the most common culprit of snakebite in the US. In general snakes are not dangerous if you SEE them.

You are right... not good if you have children or dogs in the yard; but certainly no threat to your citrus. If I saw one, I would just let it go its own way... as long as that way did not conflict with MY way.

Nothing to worry about. I could use a few of them in my yard to help with thye squirrel problem

Ugh...those are a problem in my Mom's neighborhood...a retirement community. Every year at least one resident ends up in the hospital with a bite. Glad you did not step on it!

Ouf ouf I am lucky no snake that harm us here or spiders. I live with fishers vicious little things (only Cougars kill those) black bears which they don't come around raccoons which drive me nuts wild bunnies which try to eat my garden and deers who like my fruit trees not any can harm my lemon tree thank goodness lol glad you saw it and didn't get bitten. How the heck do you get rid of that !

Wow beautiful peaceful pic!!! I almost hit on in my lane way !!!! We also have owls wild turkeys in my yard. There was little babies two days ago. And yes coyotes I hear them but they stay away thank goodness. We are so blessed to see all these creatures :)

Laura, if I had copperheads in my yard, I would never have to use Squirrel spray again. Maybe it is looking for one of those hairy rats to help protect your trees? I looks like the rest of the body is missing? Did you? lol