The amazing sidewinder rattlesnake propels itself across hot desert sand leaving twisted trails in its wake. The snake’s impressive heat vision enables it to thrive in the desert where prey is ...

With over 4,000 distinct species of snakes on the planet, it makes sense that some have adapted to overcome their limited ...

Snakes (Serpentes) live almost everywhere on Earth, except the polar regions, which are too cold for these cold-blooded animals. Snakes live in deserts and forests, whether these environments are ...

Let's talk about one of the coolest movers and shakers in the desert world: the sidewinder snake. Known for its unique way of getting around, this snake has mastered the art of slithering across ...

If you see a horned snake, you'll understand how it got its name: They have unique "horns" near their eyes. These venomous snakes live in deserts and other dry environments, ...

A new study looked at the North American desert-dwelling sidewinder rattlesnake (Crotalus cerastes), a creature better known for its venomous bite than its graceful movements.But this snake can ...

The researchers went to the Yuma Desert in Arizona to find sidewinder rattlesnakes to study. They also collected desert sand to make sure the snakes would be traversing natural terrain.

Kangaroo rats have acrobatic techniques for avoiding venomous sidewinder snakes in California, a new study says. 0:52 Watch a Kangaroo Rat Jump-Kick a Snake to Escape ...

Alive and kicking. What’s even more remarkable is how often the rattlesnakes go home hungry. After many nights spent in the desert, Clark and colleagues videotaped 32 strikes from 13 snakes.

A very young Mojave desert sidewinder rattlesnake on Aug. 27, 2017 near Essex, California. Daniel Hohs, 31, was taken to St. Anthony’s hospital in Lakewood where he was pronounced dead Saturday ...

There are around 150 snake species (with many subspecies) native to the North America, 20 of which are venomous, that are unevenly distributed throughout the continent, and here we have listed 10 ...