EVERYDAY SCIENCE

Detailed explanation-1: -This is called rectilinear motion. The force is created by the snake using its belly scales to “walk” forward. It’s super slow.

Detailed explanation-2: -Rectilinear locomotion is movement in a straight line. It is used mainly by large snakes such as large vipers, boas, and pythons. In rectilinear locomotion, the belly scales are alternately lifted slightly from the ground and pulled forward, and then pulled downward and backward.

Detailed explanation-3: -The first method, called serpentine locomotion, is shared with almost all legless animals, such as some lizards, the caecilians, earthworms, and others. This is the way most snakes move and has been seen by any zoo visitor.

Detailed explanation-4: -For several decades different types of snake locomotion have been categorized as one of four major modes: rectilinear, lateral undulation, sidewinding, and concertina.

Detailed explanation-5: -Most snakes glide forward by using their ribs and belly scales to push backward, first on one side and then the other. Bigger snakes may push on both sides at the same time. Burrowing snakes and climbing snakes often move like an accordion. They stretch out the front of the body, then pull the rear part forward.