This ancient snake in India might have been longer than a school bus and weighed a ton

Ancient Indian snake was massive

WASHINGTON — An ancient giant snake in India might have been longer than a school bus and weighed a ton, researchers reported Thursday.

Move Over Titanoboa, Fossil Of "Largest Snake To Have Ever Existed" Found In Gujarat

The fossil has been named after Vasuki, the snake king associated with Lord Shiva. The largest living snake today is Asia's reticulated python at 10 metres (33 feet).

Colossal ancient snake discovered in India could be longer than school bus, researchers say

Twenty-seven vertebrae fossils discovered near a coal mine in India unveiled a snake, called Vasuki indicus, that was anywhere between 36 feet and 50 feet and lived about 47 million years ago

Colossal prehistoric snake discovered in India

By Katie Hunt, CNN (CNN) — A giant prehistoric snake longer than a school bus slithered around what is now India 47 million years ago, according to new research. The extinct snake may have been one of the largest to have ever lived, dwarfing present-day anacondas and pythons that can grow to about 6 meters (20 feet). The colossal creature’s scientific name is Vasuki indicus, after the mythical serpent around the neck of Hindu deity Lord Shiva an…

Researchers have found the spine of a giant ancient snake. According to estimates, »Vasuki indicus« resembled an overdimensional Python and fed on crocodiles. The animal had only one weakness.

Giant prehistoric snake longer than a T-Rex found in India

Remains of the Vasuki indicus found in a mine are estimated to be 15 metres long