Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Giant Snake Fossil Found in India Potentially Surpasses Titanoboa
Imagine a giant snake, much bigger than any snake alive today, lived millions of years ago!
Scientists in India found fossils of this enormous snake, which they named Vasuki Indicus.
It was likely over 50 feet long!
This snake lived during a warm period, and it probably hunted by hiding and squeezing its prey.
They found 27 vertebrae.
Scientists learned about it by measuring how wide the bones were.
The snake's size tells us about what the Earth was like back then, including the temperature.
This new snake might have even been larger than the famous Titanoboa.
Fossil remains of a giant snake, named Vasuki Indicus, were discovered in India.
The snake's estimated length is over 50 feet, potentially making it the largest snake ever.
The fossils date back to the Eocene epoch, around 47 million years ago.
The snake is believed to have been an ambush predator, similar to modern anacondas.
Scientists estimated its body length using vertebrae width, linking it to modern snakes.
- Who
- Scientists have discovered the fossils of a giant snake, and the name Vasuki Indicus was chosen.
- What
- Discovery of fossil remains of a giant snake named Vasuki Indicus, potentially the largest ever.
- When
- Approximately 47 million years ago, during the Eocene epoch.
- Where
- Panandhro Lignite Mine in Gujarat State, India.
- Why
- To understand the climate and wildlife of the Eocene epoch, around 47 million years ago.
- Snake Name
- Vasuki Indicus
- Discovery Location
- India
- Estimated Length
- Around 50 feet (15 meters)
- Age of Fossils
- 47 million years ago
- Geological Period
- Eocene epoch
- Hunting Method
- Ambush predator, constriction