Video by joelsartore / The mesmerizing motion of the Mojave Desert sidewinder isn’t just for show. As residents of desert landscapes in the southwestern United States, these snakes use sidewinding as a way to minimize their contact with hot sand while navigating their home range. To see more species featured in the Photo Ark, follow me joelsartore. Video taken woodlandparkzoo. #snake #sidewinder #desert #reptile #PhotoArk