Snakes rely on their speed and agility to hunt prey and evade predators. The Sidewinder is the fastest snake, reaching up to 18 mph, while the Black Mamba and Eastern Brown Snake can move at 12 mph.

AZ Animals (US) Meet the Coachwhip Snake, One of the Fastest Reptiles on Earth Posted: January 10, 2025 | Last updated: January 10, 2025 The coachwhip, a non-venomous member of the whip snake ...

Its slow movement helps it remain unnoticed by predators while it digs through the earth in search of food. The thread snake is found in tropical and arid regions worldwide, and its lack of speed ...