How Do Snakes Move?

Snakes move by using their body in different ways, just like how you might slither around on a carpet.

When a snake moves, it kind of does a "wave" with its body. Imagine you're wearing a long scarf, and you twist it from one end to the other, that's how snakes move! They push parts of their body against the ground or whatever they're moving on, and then pull the rest of them forward.

Some snakes move like this, slithering, by pushing and pulling. Others use their tail to help them move faster, kind of like how you might kick your legs when you’re trying to run fast on a playground.

Snakes don’t have legs, but they can still go anywhere! They just need to use their body in smart ways, like a wiggly worm or a wriggly friend.