3.5K views · 856 reactions | 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 | 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

🐍 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

Burmese Pythons slither along in a straight line called rectilinear locomotion and on flat, open ground can move approximately one mile and hour. Kamar weighed 50 lbs a few months ago, is 13 feet long and is 28 years old. He started as a pet but became too much for his owner to handle. A minimum of two staff work with him per safety protocol at BPAS. | Black Pine Animal Sanctuary

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