Rattlesnake vs Black-necked Spitting Cobra
Who would win?
Rattlesnake toss-up
| Rattlesnake | Black-necked Spitting Cobra | |
|---|---|---|
| 54.5 | Power index | 53.2 |
| B | Tier | B |
| #116 | Rank | #137 |
| 2.5 kg | Weight | 1.5 kg |
| 1.2 m | Length | 1.5 m |
| 10 cm | Height | — |
| — | Top speed | — |
| — | Bite force | — |
| 20 years | Lifespan | 23.2 years |
Rattlesnake wins this matchup 52% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 2 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from defense (32 vs 26). Its power index is 54.5 against 53.2 for the Black-necked Spitting Cobra.
Size matters here: a typical adult Rattlesnake weighs about 2.5 kg (6 lb), roughly 1.7× the Black-necked Spitting Cobra's 1.5 kg.
The Black-necked Spitting Cobra's best chance is its intelligence (47 vs 43), plus abilities like Aimed Venom Spray and Flesh-Melting Bite. This one is close enough that terrain, first contact and motivation could flip it.
Who would win, Rattlesnake or Black-necked Spitting Cobra?
Rattlesnake. Rattlesnake wins this matchup 52% of the time in the Animal Battle Stats model (toss-up). It leads in 2 of 6 battle stats, with the biggest swing coming from defense (32 vs 26). Its power index is 54.5 against 53.2 for the Black-necked Spitting Cobra.
Which is bigger, the Rattlesnake or the Black-necked Spitting Cobra?
The Rattlesnake (2.5 kg) is heavier than the Black-necked Spitting Cobra (1.5 kg).
Which is faster?
No reliable top speed exists for both, but the Rattlesnake is more agile (72 vs 72).
Odds come from the Animal Battle Stats model: six researched ratings, weighted, compared head to head. How it works
Pick who wins, then watch the fight. Right calls build a streak.