They rank among the fastest snakes in the world, using lateral undulation to move over 12mph. With lateral undulation, the snake bends its body into an “S” shape, propelling itself forward by pushing ...

When you imagine a snake you likely think of its slither — a limbless wiggle through sand or brush. However, that stereotype limits the snake: Chrysopelea, a genus of snakes, seemingly fly as they ...

The sidewinder rattlesnake, renowned as the world's fastest snake, exhibits a unique lateral undulation movement. This enables it to swiftly traverse hot desert terrains. Equipped with specialized ...

Flying snakes can glide as far as 78 feet (24 meters) without tumbling out of control because they undulate their bodies mid-flight, as if they were swimming through the air. This seems to be a ...

Unlike mammals which primarily use their legs, snakes and reptiles tend to use their bodies and spine as a major part of locomotion. There are four basic kinds of snake movement: Lateral (horizontal) ...