33K views · 1.2K reactions | Pythons utilize rectilinear locomotion as their primary source of movement. Muscles in between the ribs, move the ribs forward and backwards, almost like legs walking. Did you know that according to Dr. Bruce Jayne (from UC) there are more than 20 different modes of serpent locomotion! | Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden | Facebook

Snake locomotion is a fascinating display of biomechanical versatility. These limbless creatures have evolved various techniques to traverse different terrains. The most common method is lateral undulation, where rhythmic contractions create rippling waves along the body, propelling the snake forward efficiently. Sidewinding is used on loose surfaces, reducing friction by only having a few points of contact with the ground simultaneously. In tight spaces, snakes employ concertina locomotion, anc

Snakes move forward by using their powerful muscles. Usually, 4 types of snake movement are recognized. The most common is the serpentine locomotion, also called lateral undulation. Snakes move their bodies along an S-shaped path, bending them to generate a wave of muscular contractions. Rectilinear locomotion is a mode of travel in which the snake moves in a straight line. It is also called caterpillar movement. Sidewinding is a unique locomotion used by some snakes that live in deserts. Concer

🐍 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. 🌍 | Robert Wedderburn Productions

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