Crotalus cerastes (known as the sidewinder rattlesnake or Mojave sidewinder) is the most common. It inhabits the deserts of the southwestern United States, especially the Mojave Desert stretching ...

The snake's body is covered in keeled scales, which help it gain traction on loose sand, making it a true desert dweller. One of the most unique features of the sidewinder is its eyes.

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 ...