Known for their unusual, sidewinding crawl across shifting desert sands, sidewinder rattlesnakes are truly one of nature’s most fascinating reptiles. But beyond their unique way of moving, these ...

In the vast kingdom of snakes, few species are as uniquely adapted—or as mesmerizing—as the sidewinder rattlesnake. Known for its distinctive, sideways undulating movement that allows it to glide ...

Snakes have adapted to climb trees, leap across hot sand, and even swim through water — all without arms or legs. What’s their secret? Mike Bock This corn snake, shown here at the Smithsonian's ...

With over 4,000 distinct species of snakes on the planet, it makes sense that some species have adapted to their limited mobility when compared to their nimble prey, such as rats and rabbits. These ...