Reptile
Black Mamba
Africa's fast and feared elapid snake
Family Elapidae
Elapidae is a taxonomic family in the order Squamata, class Reptilia. Global Animal Guide profiles 5 of its members: Black Mamba, Inland Taipan, Eastern Coral Snake and 2 more. The table compares them using the figures on each profile.
Elapidae species compared
| Animal | Weight | Length | Top speed | Lifespan | Native to | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Mamba Dendroaspis polylepis | 1.6 kg | 3 m | 16 km/h | 12 yrs | Africa | Least Concern |
| Inland Taipan Oxyuranus microlepidotus | 1.5 kg | 1.8 m | 10 km/h | 15 yrs | Oceania | Least Concern |
| Eastern Coral Snake Micrurus fulvius | 100 g | 70 cm | 5 km/h | 10 yrs | North America | Least Concern |
| King Cobra Ophiophagus hannah | 9 kg | 5.5 m | 18 km/h | 20 yrs | Asia | Vulnerable |
| Coastal Taipan Oxyuranus scutellatus | 3 kg | 2 m | 15 km/h | 18 yrs | Oceania | Least Concern |
Figures are typical adult maxima from each profile; follow a profile for ranges, sources and context.
Profiles
Reptile
Inland Taipan
World's most venomous snake by lab toxicity
Reptile
Eastern Coral Snake
Brightly banded venomous elapid of the Southeast
Reptile
King Cobra
The world's longest venomous snake
Reptile
Coastal Taipan
Lightning-fast elapid of Australian cane fields