Not all snakes slither: Scientists explain the strange straight-line movement of some species |
People usually assume that all snakes move with serpentine locomotion, using S-shaped movements to propel themselves. However, not all snakes move in such a way. There is another type of locomotion peculiar to many snake species, including such snakes as boas, pythons, and vipers, which are known for their large body mass. Rectilinear locomotion is…