The mesmerizing motion of the Mojave Desert sidewinder isn’t just for show. As residents of desert landscapes in the southwestern United States, these snakes use sidewinding as a way to minimize their contact with hot sand while navigating throughout their homerange. Video taken at the Woodland Park Zoo. #snake #sidewinder #desert #reptile #PhotoArk #savetogether | Joel Sartore, Photographer

Desert Horned Viper (Cerastes cerastes) burrows in sand! Such a cool thing to watch! #deserthornedviper #sandviper #burrowing #sand #cerastes #venomoussnakes #snakes #viral #hornedviper #viper #satisfying #satisfyingvideo | Mark’s Reptiles

Desert Horned Vipers (Cerastes cerastes) cuddled up! What a beautiful couple #desert #horned #viper #venomoussnakes #snakes #cuddle | Mark’s Reptiles