In the kingdom of snakes, one particular species stands out for its strange undulating movements that help propel it across hot desert sand, coupled with its amazing heat vision. Watch this video to learn all about the sidewinder rattlesnake, including how it orchestrates its sidewinding locomotion, how heat vision plays a role in its existence, and discover which sidewinder can claim the prize as the largest on record.
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