Fastest land snake
- Who
- Black Mamba Dendroaspis polylepis
- What
- 16–19 kilometre(s) per hour
- Where
- United Kingdom
- When
- 01 January 0001
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.