What's the best way to evict a copperhead snake that has taken residence in my woodpile?

I was cleaning out a pile of wood at one side of my yard when a big copperhead shot out and slithered off to another part of the pile. I’m not particularly scared of snakes though I do have a healthy respect for the venomous varieties. I live in a neighborhood so taking the shot gun out there and blasting away isn’t an option. I’m more concerned about the neighbor’s young children and my little mutt happening upon this thing sunning itself sometime. Any suggestions on how to get rid of it without actually getting bit myself?