Vasuki Indicus Discovered: World's largest prehistoric snake, 47 million years old, found in India
Buried in Gujarat, scientists have uncovered Vasuki indicus — a massive snake longer than a bus, now the world’s largest known snake, which lived 56 million years ago.
Vasuki Indicus Uncovered: Scientists dig up one of Earth's longest snakes, entombed for centuries under Gujarat's ground. (Image: AI)
2/9
Concealed in Gujarat's Ground: The fossil was uncovered deep in Kutch's Panandhro Lignite Mine, entombed under ancient earth layers. (Image: Reuters)
3/9
Fossils First Spotted in 2005: Scientists discovered 27 huge vertebrae more than two decades ago, remarkably well-preserved in rock. (Image: Sunil Bajpai/Debajit Datta (fossils); Nix Illustration/CC BY-SA 4.0)
A 20-Year Scientific Mystery: After years of analysis, scientists confirmed Vasuki’s immense size and prehistoric roots. (Image: Sunil Bajpai/Debajit Datta (fossils); Nix Illustration/CC BY-SA 4.0)
5/9
Longer Than a City Bus: Vasuki indicus measured 36 to 50 feet long, weighing nearly a metric tonne. (Image: AI)
6/9
From the Eocene Epoch: This ancient predator lived 56 million years ago, thriving in swampy habitats. (Image: AI)
7/9
Slow, Silent Predator: Vasuki used ambush tactics and constriction—not venom—to catch prey like catfish and turtles. (Image: AI)
8/9
Named After a Serpent King: Its name commemorates Vasuki, the great serpent of Hindu mythology. (Image: AI)
9/9
A Climate Clue from the Past: Its dimensions point to an earlier, warmer, denser ancient climate—shedding light on the history of Earth's climate. (Image: AI)
Read the latest and trending science news—stay updated on NASA, ISRO, space missions, planets, asteroids, black holes, AI, quantum physics, galaxy discoveries, and more exciting breakthroughs.
