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 snake's ...

It can travel at speeds of 18 mph (29 km/h). The sidewinder snake uses a unique form of locomotion to move quickly across the sand in desert regions. Found in the southwestern United States ...

First, scientists made a special dune out of sand from the Arizona desert. They painted marks on snakes in order to watch their movements. They then used a robotic snake to work out the best way ...

It's called the Sidewinder, and it's the work of one of ... 4.2-second dash to 60 and a top speed of 93 miles per hour... on sand. Suddenly the Ford Raptor seems downright pedestrian by comparison.