Key Takeaways Titanoboa, the largest snake ever discovered, lived around 58 million years ago in what is now Colombia, reaching lengths of 42 to 47 …
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The Massive Titanoboa Snake Once Ruled the Colombian Rainforest
These things were massive and could reach 50 feet long and 3 feet wide making them the largest snake ever to have roamed the Earth. Learn about the Titanoboa snake and other prehistoric animals.
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