Snake in the ..... pot

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I knew there was a smallish snake hanging around my plants on the table but had not gotten more than a quick glimpse of it until yesterday. There he was, curled up in the pot of an orchid, quite happy apparently. It was a small (young) snake but I could not come up with which one. Just to see what his personality was, I took a large dry oak leaf and waved the stem in front of him, no reaction. Then I stroked his head with the stem. Looked like he liked it because he lowered his head to make it easier to reach. He was flicking his tongue but really no other reaction.
So, to Google I go. snakes Texas. The first site just showed non venomous snakes-not mine. The next site showed a larger variety, including venomous ones. YIKES, it is a copper head. They usually are a bit aggressive but this one was quite mellow. I hope I see him again and this time get a picture.
I'm just wondering what he is eating. I hope it is the grasshoppers and snails that are eating my orchid buds.
Beverly A.