129K views · 2K reactions | Puff adder movement part II. Rectilinear...

Have you ever seen a snake move like this? Until recently, neither had scientists. This is the brown tree snake, an invasive species on the island of Guam. The snake's lasso-like movement is a new mode of locomotion for snakes. Previously experts had identified only four modes. The findings were published in a recent issue of the Current Biology journal. Read more environment and conservation news on mongabay.com | Mongabay.com

864K views · 10K reactions | West African Gaboon Viper rectilinear locomotion! The straight line, caterpillar crawling! One of the coolest things to watch. #gaboonviper #bitisrhinoceros #venomoussnakes #caterpillar #gaboon #viper | Mark’s Reptiles | Facebook

🐍 Gaboon Adder Rectilinear Locomotion 🐍 What's Rectilinear Locomotion, you ask? It's the way Gaboon Adders and other snakes like Adders and Pythons are able to move almost effortlessly in a wave-like motion, allowing them to navigate their lush, subtropical habitat with unparalleled elegance and precision. 🌍 #snake #gaboonviper #herpetology #GaboonAdder #SnakeLovers #ReptileMagic #WildlifeWonder #NatureExploration #ElegantMotion #ReptileKingdom #MesmerizingMovement #TropicalHabitat #AmazingNa

25K views · 3.7K reactions | Snakes move forward by using their...

Franklin the West African Gaboon Viper doing some Rectilinear Locomotion! Moving in a caterpillar-like fashion. Scale scootin boogie. Just because heavy bodied snakes will move like this when cruising, doesn’t mean they can’t move quick when they feel scared. Watch the pinned video of her on my page to see an example of that. #gaboonviper #gaboon #viper #bitis | Mark’s Reptiles