Africa's most feared snake, the Black Mamba, is not only highly venomous but also the fastest snake in the world, capable of speeds up to 20 km/h.

Rainy weather can also encourage snakes to venture out because prey such as frogs, toads and other amphibians tend to be more active. Almost every state has a variety of snake species, both venomous ...

Some snakes, like the Mojave rattlesnake, have both venom types, making them particularly dangerous. “Coral snake venom is different than most rattlesnake venoms.