"Unearthing the Biggest Prehistoric Snake in India"

Researchers in India have discovered 27 remarkably preserved vertebrae of a giant snake, possibly the biggest ever, dating back around 47 million years. Named Vasuki Indicus, the snake may have been as long as 15 meters and belonged to the madtsoiidae family of snakes. The discovery sheds light on the evolution and distribution of these ancient reptiles, suggesting that the lineage originated in India and spread to Europe and Africa. The findings challenge previous beliefs about the relationship between madtsoiidae and modern snakes, and provide insights into the environmental conditions that may have contributed to serpent gigantism during the Middle Eocene period.