Gigantic prehistoric snake discovered in India may have been one of the largest ever

ScienceDaily reports that a massive prehistoric snake discovered in India may have rivaled the largest snake ever known.

Called Vasuki indicus, the 47-million-year-old giant could have reached up to 50 feet long, making it comparable to the legendary Titanoboa. Scientists believe its enormous body made it a slow-moving ambush predator, similar to a modern anaconda.

This science story centres on India. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Called Vasuki and Titanoboa.

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India · Asia

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14 Oct 2026, 11:14 IST

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Called Vasuki, Titanoboa

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Science

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