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.

There are many snake species known for their impressive speed. Let's take a look at the ten fastest snakes in the world. The Sidewinder is the fastest snake, reaching speeds of up to 18 mph.

Slowed-down recordings from a lab experiment show two snake species striking at a test glove. (Video clips courtesy of David Penning) Explore Subscribe Newsletters Content Licensing Our Partners ...