Fossilized vertebrae found near a coal mine in western India indicate that the snake was between 36 feet and 50 feet long. This is up to eight feet longer than the largest snake known to man and ...

Scientists working in Colombia have discovered the largest snake on the planet, an animal that blows away previous records.

The article explores the evolutionary history of snakes, highlighting ten extinct species that showcase their dramatic ...

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Researchers in India have discovered a giant extinct snake, measuring up to 50 feet long and believed to be the largest madtsoiid snake ever recorded. The Vasuki indicus specimen dates back 47 ...

This giant, extinct snake is named after Vasuki, the mythical king of serpents in Hinduism. Its fossilized vertebrae indicate it was a fully grown adult and that it was likely between 36 feet and ...

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The extinct snake lived during the Paleocene Epoch, approximately 66 million to 56 million years ago and is considered "the largest known member of the suborder Serpentes," according to Britannica.

Titanoboa, the biggest snake in the world, has captured our imagination and provides a window into the prehistoric world. It remains a subject of interest and study in paleontology, providing insights ...

This prehistoric snake, which lived around 60 million years ago, is believed to be the largest snake ever discovered, measuring up to 42 feet in length. Scientists estimate it weighed over 2,500 ...

It’s estimated to have been 11–15 metres long. Rather than being a boa or python like today’s largest snakes, this new species may have belonged to a mysterious extinct family called Madtsoiidae. This ...