Why Do Snakes Slither?

Snakes move like a wavy rope because they push against the ground. They use their muscles to bend their bodies, and each part moves one after another, just like when you wave your arms to walk in water. It's all smooth and snake-like!

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Examples

  1. A snake moves like a wave through the grass.
  2. When a snake pushes its head forward, its tail follows.
  3. Imagine pushing your feet into sand to glide across it.

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