Can Charlotte Snakes Climb Stairs or a Wall?

Do you know a Charlotte snake is unable to climb over stairs or wall if its size is not double than length of wall or stairs where it's trying to climb? Yes that's true! To get the higher elevation snakes needs to be higher in length. For a snake to climb up the stairs or a wall its length is fundamental. Let have a look at the snake movements in this editorial.



Ways a North Carolina snake moves
There are several motions that animal experts have been noticed and introduced to us.

Serpentine motion
• In this type of motion the Charlotte snake moves in a wavy motion using the scales underneath it to propel on the stairs or wall.
• These scales are important as they aid in holding on to something.

Concertina motion
• It is more of a push-pull method of moving.
• This is mostly found with Charlotte's snakes.

Side winding motion
• Snakes use this type of motion when moving on a slippery wall.
• However, there is a rattlesnake in the United States that only moves in this fashion.

Rectilinear motion
• This is a way a North Carolina snake uses the scales to grip the ground and uses the ribs to propel it forward.

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