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How fast are rat snakes?

Updated: 10/8/2023
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They are the fastest snakes in the world that can reach speeds of up to 20 kmph.

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12+ mph They are the fastest snakes on earth reaching speeds of up to 20 kmph or even a bit more.

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Black racers are one of the fastest snakes in the animal kingdom. One has been clocked at 3 1/2 mph! Pretty fast for a snake. Hope i helped answer you simple question! ;-)

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Fast enough to catch a mouse or rat.

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20 to 40 mph

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12mph

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5 kph

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