sidewinder, any of four species of small venomous snakes that inhabit the deserts of North America, Africa, and the Middle East, all of which utilize a “sidewinding” style of crawling. The sidewinder (Crotalus cerastes) is a rattlesnake.

Sidewinder rat­tlesnakes (Cro­talus cerastes) in­habit the south­west cor­ner of the United States of Amer­ica, ex­tend­ing as far west as the Mo­jave Desert in south­ern Cal­i­for­nia and as far east as the Sono­ran Desert in Ari­zona.

2020年11月9日 · The Sidewinder Rattlesnake (Crotalus cerastes) as well as the Desert Horned Viper (Cerastes cerastes) are small to medium sized vipers commonly found in sandy desert regions – the former in the Southwestern United States and Mexico, and the latter in North Africa and parts of the Middle East.

Crotalus. Species. Crotalus cerastes. Identification Numbers. TSN: 174311. Geography. Launch Interactive Map. Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. Footer Menu - Employment.

2019年2月20日 · Scientific name: Crotalus cerastes; Type of Animal: Reptile; Animal Family: Viperidae (Viper family); Subfamily: Crotalinae (the pit vipers) Where Found: Southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico; Length: 43 to 76 cm (17 to 30 in) Weight: 94 to 304 g (3.3 to 10.7) Conservation Status: Least Concern; Other interesting sidewinder facts:

2024年5月27日 · These pit vipers live in desert habitats and are named for their unique sidewinding movement. The snakes have powerful venom and eat rodents, birds, and lizards. 3 Amazing Sidewinder Facts! The hornlike structures on this snake’s head are why it’s sometimes called a horned rattlesnake. It gives live birth to its young in a burrow.

The sidewinder (Crotalus cerastes), also known as the horned rattlesnake and sidewinder rattlesnake, is a venomous pit viper species belonging to the genus Crotalus (rattlesnakes) and is found in the desert regions of the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. Three subspecies are currently recognized, including the nominate ...

The sidewinder (Crotalus cerastes) is a venomous pit viper species belonging to the genus Crotalus (the rattlesnakes). It is found in the desert regions of North America.

2024年4月25日 · Some common predators of the sidewinder include birds like shrikes, hawks, and crows, mammals such as coyotes, and raccoons, alongside other snake species like the California kingsnake. They prey on rodents like kangaroo rats and lizard species like fringe-toed lizards and whiptail lizards.

Meet the sidewinder rattlesnake (Crotalus cerastes) including their appearance, diet, habitat, range, lifespan, breeding and behavior.