There are many snake species known for their impressive speed. Let's take a look at the ten fastest snakes in the world.

The eastern rat snake (Pantherophis alleghaniensis) is a serpent of many names, including black rat snake and chicken snake. The nickname "chicken snake" comes from its habit of raiding chicken ...

The Sidewinder is the fastest snake, reaching up to 18 mph, while the Black Mamba and Eastern Brown Snake can ... and small mammals. Texas rat snake (Elaphe obsoleta lindheimeri) – 6 mph ...

One of the fastest snakes on the planet is the black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis), which can reach speeds of up to 12 mph (7.46 km/h). Native to eastern ... The Texas rat snake (Pantherophis ...

Louis region are nonvenomous, including the black rat snake, the ring-necked snake and the Eastern garter snake, Dan Zarlenga, St. Louis region spokesperson with the Missouri Department of ...