Fossil vertebrae excavated during a mine dig in western India are the remains of one of the largest snakes that ever existed.

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Vasuki indicus, a prehistoric snake fossil discovered in Gujarat, India, measures an astounding 49 feet in length, surpassing even the Titanoboa. This ...

Largest snake in the world: Whenever the largest snake in the world is mentioned, people think of pythons. But that’s not the case. The question arises, which is the longest, biggest snake in ...

What is the largest flying snake in the world? That’s right. There really are snakes that can fly — or at least they can glide impressively through the air. The Chrysopelea genus of snakes includes ...

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Size: Estimated to be 49 feet (15 meters) long, making it one of the largest snakes ever discovered ... Significance: Highlights the rich prehistoric biodiversity of the Indian subcontinent and ...