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World's Largest Snake Fossils Unearthed in India

4/25/2025

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In a groundbreaking find, scientists in western India have unearthed fossil vertebrae of Vasuki Indicus, the largest snake ever, stretching an astonishing 15 meters. Discovered in a lignite mine in Gujarat, this massive serpent, akin to a giant python, offers new insights into Eocene ecosystems and draws intriguing comparisons to the Titanoboa, another ancient giant.

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In a groundbreaking find, scientists in western India have unearthed fossil vertebrae of Vasuki Indicus, the largest snake ever, stretching an astonishing 15 meters. Discovered in a lignite mine in Gujarat, this massive serpent, akin to a giant python, offers new insights into Eocene ecosystems and draws intriguing comparisons to the Titanoboa, another ancient giant.