In the last year I have relocated 11 copperheads caught w/in 100 feet of my home. does anyone have any idea the minimum distance for relocation w/o significant risk they will come back. also, can copperheads thrive in longleaf/wiregrass habitat or must it be mixed hardwoods? I usually leave them near a stream cutting through mixed hardwoods surrounded by longleaf pine habitat that is controlled burned every 4 years or so. I hate relocating them. they are so gorgeous, but there really are too many too close to my house and my dog has been bitten 3 times. I am wondering also if they eat more toads than we may think. They actively cruise around in the evening and the only common food source we have are toads. There just arent that many field mice
where I am that would support such a large population.

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