Imagine a snake longer than a shipping container — longer than a T-Rex — slithering through a swamp, hunting crocodiles. It’s the biggest snake that ever lived, researchers think, after unearthing its remains from a strip mine in India. Vasuki indicus is named after the Hindu snake god that Shiva wore as a necklace. Based […]
Researchers found fossils of massive and 'majestic' snake near a coal mine in Gujarat. The snake Vasuki, estimated to have lived 47 million years ago, may have been up to 15 meters long., India News - Times Now
Paleontologists uncover Vasuki Indicus, possibly the largest snake to roam Earth, in India's lignite mines. Estimated at 11 to 15 meters long, it challenges Titanoboa as the biggest serpent. Surprising gentle demeanor suggests it may have been a swamp-dwelling giant. The discovery provides insights into ancient ecosystems and India's paleontological significance, signaling a new chapter in understanding prehistoric life. Published in 'Scientific Reports,' it underscores Earth's dynamic history and ongoing mysteries.