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Big Kiva
 
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NPS Photo by Sally King
Big Kiva once had a roof covering it and was a communal meeting place.
Western Diamondback Rattlesnake  

Did You Know?
Most rattlesnakes bites are "dry" bites in which little or no venom is produced. That doesn't mean you want to get bit. Keep your distance if you encounter a rattlesnake while hiking.

Last Updated: January 13, 2007 at 17:54 EST