Apr 19, 2024 · For almost 100 years after its discovery, Gigantophis garstini held the title of the world’s largest ever snake — until even bigger specimens slithered into the picture.

There are fourteen or fifteen living snake species that clearly have a maximum mass of at least 50 lb (23 kg), as shown in the table below.

Until very recently, the largest snake ever known to have lived is Titanoboa cerrejonensis, a prehistoric species of boa known from the fossils of 28 specimens found in the coal mines of Cerrejón in La Guajira, Colombia.

It was named and described in 2009 as Titanoboa cerrejonensis, the largest snake ever found at that time. It was originally known only from thoracic vertebrae and ribs, but later expeditions collected parts of the skull and teeth.

Scientists call it Titanoboa cerrejonensis. It was the largest snake ever, and if its astounding size alone wasn’t enough to dazzle the most sunburned fossil hunter, the fact of its existence...

Oct 15, 2022 · A terrifyingly large snake that once lived in modern-day Colombia, Titanoboa measured up to 50 feet long and weighed up to 2,500 pounds. Deep in a South American jungle, a huge snake once stalked its prey.

Dec 22, 2023 · Titanoboa, the biggest snake in the world, has captured our imagination and provides a window into the prehistoric world. It remains a subject of interest and study in paleontology, providing insights into ancient ecosystems and the evolutionary history of reptiles.

Feb 8, 2025 · The title of the longest snake ever recorded belongs to the extinct Titanoboa cerrejonensis. This behemoth of a snake, estimated to have reached lengths of around 13 meters (42.7 feet), dwarfs even the largest snakes alive today.

Jan 13, 2023 · The Titanoboa—the largest known snake to ever exist—was as long as a school bus, growing to an estimated 50 feet long and 3 feet wide.

5 days ago · Located in Gujarat, India, this 15-meter (49-foot) giant is the longest snake species in the history books to date, even superseding the current record holder of today's largest snakes.