Sep 3, 2024, 01:18 PM IST

7 largest snakes that are extinct now

Apurwa Amit

Titanoboa: Lived around 60-58 million years ago, was the largest snake ever discovered, reaching lengths of up to 42 feet (12.8 meters).

Gigantophis: It existed around 40-38 million years ago, estimated to be around 33 feet (10 meters) long.

Madtsoia: This snake lived during the Cretaceous period, potentially reaching lengths of 33 feet (10 meters).

Wonambi: A giant snake from Australia, that is extinct now, believed to have grown up to 23 feet (7 meters) long.

Sanajeh: Fossilized remains suggest it could have reached lengths of about 11.5 feet (3.5 meters).

Palaeopython: It existed around 50 million years ago, estimated to be about 10 feet (3 meters) long.

Yurlunggur: An extinct snake from Australia, thought to have been around 6.5 feet (2 meters) long.

This information is not DNA's opinion but obtained from media reports