Saw a huge copperhead in the street yesterday, smushed by a car. Watch out for your pets, and learn how to recognize the signs of a snake bite! Our dog Gracie was bitten about 5 years ago, and we didn't know what to look for. (She's fine now, after antivenin, 3 nights at the emegency vet and $1500.) At first limping, then the snake bite area starts to swell. Then there's a dark red oozing of blood. At first I thought she broke her leg, but the oozing blood alarmed me! Rush to vet immediately and tell them you suspect a snake bite! And always, always, always know where your nearest emergency vet is located, because these things always happen after hours! Our nearest one is DeKalb-Gwinnet Emergency Vet located on Mountain Industrial and Lawrenceville Highway. http://dekalbgwinnettanimalemergency.veterinarycenterassociation.org/