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What Are the Fastest Snakes?

by Vern
The fastest tree snake in Asia or potentially anywhere in the world is the golden tree snake - C. ornata.

The sidewinder rattlesnake (Crotalus cerastes) has been recorded moving as fast as 18 mph (29 kph) and is generally recognized as the fastest snake in the world. When they move their body they whip it around and actually leap into the air a bit! Did you ever watch marathon runners on television running the New … Read more

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