Sidewinder Rattlesnake

The Sidewinder Rattlesnake (Crotalus cerastes) is a carnivore species found in North American deserts. It typically lives 20 years, weighing around 0.5 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.

One fact worth knowing about the sidewinder rattlesnake: Sidewinder rattlesnakes move by throwing loops of their body sideways across hot sand.

Reptiles are cold-blooded vertebrates covered in scales, ranging from tiny geckos to massive crocodiles. Most reptiles lay eggs and rely on their environment to regulate body temperature.