Memories...
I used to hunt copperheads with my crossman pellet gun by walking the drainage canals in shorts as a kid. They are not that tough. It usually just swelled up and hurt for about a week from what I remember.
Great thread Doc T.
My take on the issue after refreshing myself:
-make possible ID of snake by noting pattern/color/shape of head,etc not by trapping it and risking further bite.
-Immobilize bitten extremity, use splinting if available.
-wrap tightly (make sure pulses present distal to your wrap. It is not an arterial tournaquet. It is only to slow lymphatic flow and drainage.
-If possible, try and keep bitten extremity at heart level or in a
gravity-neutral position. Raising it above heart level can cause venom to travel into/towards the body. Holding it down, below heart level can cause an increase swelling.
-Go to nearest hospital/evac to medical facility ASAP