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 ...

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 ...

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 Conservation, said in a recent ...

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