The four species of rattlesnakes which live within the monument prefer spending the day resting under tall grasses and bushes near the trails. However, these shy reptiles try to avoid human contact, so the chances of an encounter during your visit are slim. That is, unless you decide to wander off the trails and step on one. Which, by the way, we don't recommend.
Did You Know?
The inhabitants of the area in and around Montezuma Castle National Monument created beautiful pottery and textiles. Many of the artifacts found here are on display in the museum