Fastest land snake

Fastest land snake
Who
Black Mamba Dendroaspis polylepis
What
16–19 kilometre(s) per hour
Where
United Kingdom ()

The fastest land snake is the aggressive black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) of southeastern, tropical Africa. The snake can reach speeds of 16-19 km/h (10-12 mph) in short bursts over level ground.