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How This Coachwhip Snake Shocks Wildlife Experts with Its Unbelievable Power In the wild, power often comes in subtler forms—but nowhere is it more astonishing than in the relentless coachwhip snake (Masticophis flagellum). Known for its extraordinary speed, agility, and surprising strength, this slender, non-venomous serpent has recently left wildlife experts stunned by its unexpected power—and remarkable survival skills. ### A Snake That Surpasses Expectations While coachwhip snakes are commonly observed slithering at impressive speeds—often reaching up to 4.5 miles per hour—their true power goes far beyond quick movement. Recent field studies reveal their incredible bite force, muscular endurance, and shockingly fast reflexes that defy typical expectations for a snake of their size (usually 3 to 5 feet long).