jammer j@mmer wrote in message . ..
On 4 May 2003 18:16:31 -0700, (mypet) wrote:

Why is this happening?

It might be mating season and they see your garden as thier nesting
ground. Wear boots, always. I spent many days in the country in 100+
degrees, wearing short shorts, a halter top, and boots!

Most everyone gets bit when they step on a copperhead in leaf litter
where they are damn near invisible.
I can't recall anyone getting killed by one.
Boots are a good idea.