The fastest reptile on land is the Costa Rican spiny-tailed iguana (Ctenosaura spinicauda). These speedy lizards can reach impressive bursts of speed of up to 34.6 km/h (21.5 mph)!
Here are some other fast reptiles to keep in mind:
- Six-lined racerunner (Cnemidophorus sexlineatus): Clocking in at 28.97 km/h (18.00 mph), these lizards are known for their bursts of speed over short distances.
- Black mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis): The fastest snake, the black mamba can reach speeds of 22.53 km/h (14.00 mph) in short bursts.
- Perentie monitor (Varanus giganteus): This large monitor lizard can reach speeds of 20.92 km/h (13.00 mph) and is the fastest lizard in Australia.
- Green iguana (Iguana iguana): While not the fastest, green iguanas can still move surprisingly quickly on land, reaching speeds of around 25 km/h (15.5 mph).
