Sidewinder

The sidewinder is a small rattlesnake that lives in the deserts of the southwestern U.S. and northwestern Mexico. It gets its name from the sideways looping motion it uses to move across hot sand. This clever snake has a venomous bite and belongs to the pit viper family.

• Moves sideways in looping tracks to avoid sinking in sand.
• Has heat-sensing pits to detect warm-blooded prey.
• Three recognized subspecies live in different desert areas.