Black Mamba vs Rattlesnake
Who would win?
Black Mamba toss-up
| Black Mamba | Rattlesnake | |
|---|---|---|
| 54.7 | Power index | 54.5 |
| B | Tier | B |
| #81 | Rank | #83 |
| 1.6 kg | Weight | 2.5 kg |
| 2.5 m | Length | 1.2 m |
| — | Height | 10 cm |
| 19 km/h | Top speed | — |
| — | Bite force | — |
| 11 years | Lifespan | 20 years |
Black Mamba wins this matchup 50% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 3 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from attack (66 vs 58). Its power index is 54.7 against 54.5 for the Rattlesnake.
Size matters here: a typical adult Rattlesnake weighs about 2.5 kg (6 lb), roughly 1.6× the Black Mamba's 1.6 kg. Despite that, the Black Mamba's weapons and fighting stats carry the day.
The Rattlesnake's best chance is its defense (32 vs 18), plus abilities like Hemotoxic Fang Injection and Infrared Pit Targeting. This one is close enough that terrain, first contact and motivation could flip it.
Who would win, Black Mamba or Rattlesnake?
Black Mamba. Black Mamba wins this matchup 50% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 3 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from attack (66 vs 58). Its power index is 54.7 against 54.5 for the Rattlesnake.
Which is bigger, the Black Mamba or the Rattlesnake?
The Rattlesnake (2.5 kg) is heavier than the Black Mamba (1.6 kg).
Which is faster?
No reliable top speed exists for both, but the Black Mamba is more agile (81 vs 72).
Odds come from the Animal Battle Stats model: six researched ratings, weighted, compared head to head. How it works