Fossils of colossal snake Vasuki unearthed in India mine

Prices at the Pumps - April 17, 2024 #saltwire #energymarkets #pricesatthepumps #gaspricesWASHINGTON - Fossil vertebrae unearthed in a lignite mine are the remains of one of the largest snakes that ever lived, a monster estimated at up to 49 feet in length - longer than a T. rex - that prowled the swamps of India around 47 million years ago.

Because of the incomplete nature of the Vasuki remains, the researchers gave an estimated length range of 36-49 feet and a rough estimate of a metric ton in weight. These huge snakes lived during the Cenozoic era, which began after the dinosaur age ended 66 million years ago. "Vasuki was a majestic animal," Datta said."It may well have been a gentle giant, resting its head on a high porch formed by coiling its massive body for most parts of the day or moving sluggishly through the swamp like an endless train. In some ways it reminds me of Kaa from 'The Jungle Book.'"

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