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Sidewinder Collection

"Unveiling the Sidewinder: A Closer Look at Nature's Master of Stealth" In the vast expanse of the Namib Desert

Background imageSidewinder Collection: United States Navy - McDonnell F3H-2N Demon 136981

United States Navy - McDonnell F3H-2N Demon 136981 (msn 166 / base code NJ / call-sign 135) of VF-121. 136981 can be seen at Naval Air Station Miramar armed with AIM-9 Sidewinder

Background imageSidewinder Collection: Peringueys adder / Sidewinding adder (Bitis peringueyi), sidewinding

Peringueys adder / Sidewinding adder (Bitis peringueyi), sidewinding, Namib Desert, Namibia, May

Background imageSidewinder Collection: Close-up of the scales of a Horned Viper (Cerastes cerastes)

Close-up of the scales of a Horned Viper (Cerastes cerastes)

Background imageSidewinder Collection: Portrait of a Horned Viper (Cerastes cerastes)

Portrait of a Horned Viper (Cerastes cerastes)

Background imageSidewinder Collection: Sidewinder rattlesnake portrait

Sidewinder rattlesnake portrait
Close-up detail of the head and tail of a Sidewinder (Crotalus cerastes) rattlesnake; California, United States of America

Background imageSidewinder Collection: Parabuthus Scorpion - Eating a Sidewinder, after kiliing and dragging it into the undergrowth

Parabuthus Scorpion - Eating a Sidewinder, after kiliing and dragging it into the undergrowth - Namib Desert -Namibia
KAT-467 Parabuthus Scorpion - Eating a Sidewinder, after kiliing and dragging it into the undergrowth Namib Desert -Namibia - Africa Parabuthus villosus This scorpion actively hunts its prey during

Background imageSidewinder Collection: Peringueys Adder (Bitis peringueyi) adult, side-winding over sand dune in desert habitat

Peringueys Adder (Bitis peringueyi) adult, side-winding over sand dune in desert habitat, Namib Desert, Namibia, February

Background imageSidewinder Collection: Peringueys adder submerged in sand

Peringueys adder submerged in sand
Peringueys adder (Bitis Perinqueyi) is a venomous sidewinding snake which is covered with keeling scales and hunts by means of ambushing its prey

Background imageSidewinder Collection: Sonoran Desert Sidewinder / Horned Rattlesnake - Arizona USA

Sonoran Desert Sidewinder / Horned Rattlesnake - Arizona USA
CAN-4034 Sonoran Desert Sidewinder / Horned Rattlesnake Arizona USA Crotalus cerastes John Cancalosi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageSidewinder Collection: Sidewinder - Sonoran desert - Arizona - USA

Sidewinder - Sonoran desert - Arizona - USA
CAN-4258 Sidewinder Sonoran desert - Arizona - USA Crotalus cerates John Cancalosi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Background imageSidewinder Collection: Peringueys adder burying itself in sand

Peringueys adder burying itself in sand
Peringueys adder (Bitis peringueyi) burying itself in sand. This venomous sidewinding adder, found in the Namib Desert of Namibia and Angola, hunts desert lizards and other small animals

Background imageSidewinder Collection: Peringueys adder side-winding

Peringueys adder side-winding
Peringueys adder (Bitis peringueyi), side-winding across desert sands. This venomous sidewinding adder, found in the Namib Desert of Namibia and Angola, hunts desert lizards and other small animals

Background imageSidewinder Collection: Sonoran Desert Sidewinder (Sonoran Sidewinder) (Crotalus cerastes cercobombus) in captivity

Sonoran Desert Sidewinder (Sonoran Sidewinder) (Crotalus cerastes cercobombus) in captivity, Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, Tucson, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Background imageSidewinder Collection: Sidewinder Rattlesnake

Sidewinder Rattlesnake
KF-563 North American Sidewinder RATTLESNAKE Crotalus cerastes Kenneth W Fink Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

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Sidewinder
PM-10030 Sidewinder North American deserts Crotalus cerastes poisonous Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageSidewinder Collection: Sidewinder Resting against rock in desert. Arizona USA

Sidewinder Resting against rock in desert. Arizona USA
GET-1246 Sidewinder Resting against rock in desert. Arizona USA Crotalus cerastes Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageSidewinder Collection: Sidewinder. Coiled on sand. Arizona USA

Sidewinder. Coiled on sand. Arizona USA
GET-1244 Sidewinder Coiled on sand. Arizona USA Crotalus cerastes Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageSidewinder Collection: Sidewinder. Close up of head and coil. Southern Arizona, USA

Sidewinder. Close up of head and coil. Southern Arizona, USA
GET-1240 Sidewinder. Close up of head and coil. Southern Arizona, USA Crotalus cerastes (subspecies ce Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only)


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"Unveiling the Sidewinder: A Closer Look at Nature's Master of Stealth" In the vast expanse of the Namib Desert, a remarkable creature emerges from beneath the shifting sands. Meet the Peringueys adder, also known as the sidewinding adder (Bitis peringueyi), a true marvel of adaptation and survival. With its unique locomotion technique, this snake has earned its name as it gracefully glides across sand dunes with mesmerizing precision. Its sinuous movements resemble those of another sidewinder - McDonnell F3H-2N Demon 136981, an iconic aircraft that once soared through American skies under the United States Navy. The scales on their bodies tell tales of resilience and protection. Just like a close-up shot capturing every intricate detail on the Horned Viper's (Cerastes cerastes) skin, these scales shield them from harsh desert elements while allowing for seamless navigation in their sandy domain. A portrait reveals their piercing gaze - that intense stare reminiscent of a sidewinder rattlesnake ready to strike. It seems to say "I see you, " reminding us that even in desolate landscapes, life thrives if we dare to look closely enough. As we witness an adult Peringueys adder side-winding effortlessly over sand dunes in Namibia's arid embrace, we are reminded of nature's ability to adapt and survive against all odds. Buried under layers of sand or blending into blurred movement amidst desert winds, they epitomize stealthy grace and camouflage mastery. Let us celebrate this extraordinary species thriving amidst adversity – an embodiment of resilience etched into every grainy landscape photograph taken deep within Namib Desert’s heart. The Peringueys Adder is not just a snake; it is poetry in motion personified by nature itself.