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Snake Fencing
Sidewinders have a famous name and are extremely common where they are found, yet are quite uncommon to see for most. They live in flat, sandy scrubland desert, and avoid rocky areas and hills. They're very small snakes, reaching an adult size of only around 2 feet. They can be most easily identified by their distinct sideways motion (sidewinding), where the snake throws a loop of its body forward and pulls the rest along rather quickly. They also have two very visible 'horns' above the eyes, which helps the sidewinder live in sandy environments. Although they are small, this snake can give a very bad bite and should never be bothered. Three subspecies are found in Arizona.
Sonoran Sidewinder
Crotalus cerastes cercobombus
Colorado Desert Sidewinder
Crotalus cerastes laterorepens
Mohave Desert Sidewinder
Crotalus cerastes cerastes