The 'sidewinder' snake is specifically adapted to life in sandy desert regions.

Desert Habitat

The 'sidewinder' snake's sideways movement is an adaptation to move over loose sand.

Unique Movement

The movement of a sidewinder snake leaves a unique pattern in the sand.

A 'sidewinder' missile homes in on the heat signature of aircraft engines.

In military contexts, 'sidewinder' often refers to the missile rather than the snake.

'Sidewinder' missiles are used in contemporary armed conflicts and by modern air forces.

As a figure of speech, 'sidewinder' suggests slyness and deceit, not just dishonesty.

Calling someone a 'sidewinder' is negative and suggests they cannot be trusted.

'Sidewinder' is informal and best used in casual conversation, not formal writing.

 Sidewinder or Pring ways adder is a Viper and it does have a venom that could do me harm because it's small it