The sidewinder rattlesnake (Crotalus cerastes), also known as the desert sidewinding horned viper, is the fastest-moving snake. It can travel at speeds of 18 mph (29 km/h). The sidewinder snake ...
According to a University of Michigan study, snakes won the evolutionary jackpot, partly because of their speed. These stealthy ambush predators can really get moving when they need to chase down prey ...
Slowed-down recordings from a lab experiment show two snake species striking at a test glove. (Video clips courtesy of David Penning) Explore Subscribe Newsletters Content Licensing Our Partners ...