Dude, There's nothing wrong with liking reptiles but do you have any idea how weird you sound. Wishing women were as smart as the first snake. I like reptiles myself, but you gotta think a little. What if you had a copperhead in your yard and he stays around. Let's pretend that you have a wife and kids(which i doubt). Are you gonna let the snake stay and possibly bite your kid or wife You gonna tell your wife the snake is smarter than her and tell your kid that if you play in the yard and get bit it's your fault for being in the snakes territory. Come on man, You have to get rid of the snake for your familys sake. That's what most people are saying here. Not many go out looking to kill them but if their endangering your home and family you have to eliminate the possibility of encountering one in the yard.