Fossilized Snake the size of a bus.

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Scientists have discovered the fossilized remains of the largest snake ever recorded, measuring approximately 13 meters (42.7 feet) in length and weighing around 1.135 tonnes. This boa-like serpent lived in the tropical rainforests of present-day Colombia approximately 60 million years ago, during a period when global temperatures were significantly higher. The findings, published in a recent study, highlight the snake's predatory behavior, which included feeding on crocodiles.

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PARIS (AFP) - Stunned scientists have found the fossilised remains of the world's greatest snake -- a record-busting serpent that was as long as a bus and snacked on crocodiles.


The boa-like behemoth ruled the tropical rainforests of what is now Colombia some 60 million years ago, at a time when the world was far hotter than now, they report in a study released on Wednesday.

The size of the snake's vertebrae suggest the beast weighed some 1.135 tonnes, in a range of 730 kilos (1,600 pounds) to 2.03 tonnes.

And it measured 13 metres (42.7 feet) from nose to tail, in a range of 10.64-15 metres (34.6-48.75 feet), they estimate.

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In particular, such forms of life are wonderful when safely dead, and not slithering about in my vicinity. :smile:
 
I whole heartedly agree arildno. The size should not surprise us, considering the worm fossils are bigger then your forearm. Its all some giant perspective.