This slithering serpent is a Mojave Desert sidewinder that calls Woodland Park Zoo home. Found in deserts throughout the southwestern United States, sidewinders are distinguished among rattlesnakes by the horn-like scales on their heads, which is why many might refer to this species as a horned rattlesnake. Their sidewinding motion, as seen in the clip above, is another unique trait that allows the snake to minimize its contact with the hot desert sand. Like other rattlesnakes, this snake has a

2.1M views · 12K reactions | To move across the loose and burning sand of the desert, the sidewinder rattlesnake uses an impressive technique. It's even studied for potential use in robotics.  | Brut nature | Facebook

28K views · 2.7K reactions | The mesmerizing motion of the Mojave Desert sidewinder isn’t just for show. As residents of desert landscapes in the southwestern United States, these snakes use sidewinding as a way to minimize their contact with hot sand while navigating throughout their homerange. Video taken at the Woodland Park Zoo. #snake #sidewinder #desert #reptile #PhotoArk #savetogether | Joel Sartore, Photographer | Facebook