Titanoboa is an extinct snake which lived around 60 million years ago during the Paleogene Period. The fossils were discovered in the coal mines, Colombia. Here are some of interesting facts about this monster snake.
Physical Description
Titanoboa was a large snake that could grow up to 42 ft long and reach a weight of 1,100 kg. This size is almost twice larger than the modern days largest snake. They had rows of teeth growing on its upper and lower jaws. The teeth were very small in size and very sharp, an adaptation for its hunting.
Habitat and Range
Titanoboa lived in hot and humid climate. Studies have found out that Titanoboa shared its habitats with the giant turtle carbonemys. The fossils of Titanoboa have been discovered in South America. During the Paleocene period, these regions had the climate like the tropical regions. In a warmer climate, the cold-blooded reptiles grow into larger sizes compared to cooler climates.
Physical Description
Titanoboa was a large snake that could grow up to 42 ft long and reach a weight of 1,100 kg. This size is almost twice larger than the modern days largest snake. They had rows of teeth growing on its upper and lower jaws. The teeth were very small in size and very sharp, an adaptation for its hunting.
Habitat and Range
Titanoboa lived in hot and humid climate. Studies have found out that Titanoboa shared its habitats with the giant turtle carbonemys. The fossils of Titanoboa have been discovered in South America. During the Paleocene period, these regions had the climate like the tropical regions. In a warmer climate, the cold-blooded reptiles grow into larger sizes compared to cooler climates.
