Researchers have reported the discovery of fossils from a massive, ancient snake that could have been bigger than a bus. Fossils and fossil comparisons have revealed the characteristics of this huge ...

Snakes in Symbolism and Spiritual Healing The snake is one of the oldest symbols of spirituality and medicine. Its image ...

The fossil of an ancient serpent, Vasuki Indicus, found along the Kutch coast in the Indian state of Gujarat two decades ago, has offered some never-before-known insights into the evolution of the ...

A colossal snake dating back millions of years ago might’ve been longer than a school bus or T-Rex — and will likely be recorded as one of the longest slithering reptiles to ever roam the Earth, ...

Paleontologists in India have unearthed fossilized bones from one of the largest snakes ever discovered. In a study, published last week in the journal Scientific Reports, the researchers suggest the ...

This article explores in depth who the snake was, why he played a key role, and the deeper significance of his presence in ...

Paleontologists have unearthed fossils of two colossal prehistoric snakes, Titanoboa and Vasuki Indicus, which once dominated ancient ecosystems. Titanoboa, discovered in Colombia, lived around 58-60 ...

A newly described fossil snake in India may be the largest that ever lived, according to a team that studied 27 vertebrae recovered from a lignite mine in India. The new species is dubbed Vasuki ...

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