Sand Serpent

Sand Serpent
Previously known as
Wild Izzy (1996) and Wilde Maus (1997–2003) at Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Cheetah Chase (2004–2011) at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
View of Sand Serpent from its façade
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Park sectionPantopia
Coordinates28°02′19″N 82°25′21″W / 28.038523°N 82.422389°W / 28.038523; -82.422389
StatusRemoved
Opening dateFebruary 28, 2004
Closing dateJuly 9, 2023
ReplacedCrazy Camel
Replaced byPhoenix Rising
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Park sectionOktoberfest
Coordinates37°14′06″N 76°38′42″W / 37.235°N 76.645°W / 37.235; -76.645
StatusRemoved
Opening dateApril 12, 1996
Closing date2003
Replaced byCurse of DarKastle
Sand Serpent at Busch Gardens Williamsburg at RCDB
General statistics
TypeSteel – Wild Mouse
ManufacturerMack Rides
DesignerWerner Stengel
ModelWild Maus
Lift/launch systemChain lift hill
Height45.9 ft (14.0 m)
Length1,213.9 ft (370.0 m)
Speed28 mph (45 km/h)
Duration1:50
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Sand Serpent at RCDB
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Sand Serpent was a Wild Mouse roller coaster located at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in Tampa, Florida. The ride originally operated at sister park Busch Gardens Williamsburg in Williamsburg, Virginia as Wild Izzy in 1996 and later as Wilde Maus from 1997 to 2003. When the roller coaster was relocated to Florida, it was renamed Cheetah Chase from 2004 to 2011 before receiving its last name change.

Sand Serpent was manufactured by Mack Rides and designed by Werner Stengel. The roller coaster reached a maximum height of 45.9 feet (14.0 m), with a maximum speed of 28 miles per hour (45 km/h), and a total length of 1,213.9 feet (370.0 m). Upon opening at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, the roller coaster was received generally well by the public, though its relocation at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay was minimally covered.