How big was Titanoboa, the biggest snake ever?

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Intro

Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. How big was Titanoboa, the biggest snake ever?

The Big Idea

Long ago, a giant snake lived! Bigger than any today! How big was Titanoboa?

Ancient Giant

Step one: Ancient Giant. Titanoboa lived about sixty million years ago in what is now Colombia. That was soon after the big dinosaurs disappeared.

Fossil Backbones

Step two: Fossil Backbones. Fossil backbones show it was about forty feet long. It may have weighed about as much as a small car.

Coal Mine Clues

Step three: Coal Mine Clues. The fossils were found in a coal mine, along with ancient plants and animals from a hot, steamy forest. It's a giant that has been gone for millions of years.

A Closer Look

Let's take a closer look! 60 million years. About 40 feet. Small car. Coal mine.

Quick Facts

Quick facts! Titanoboa's name means titanic boa. It's known from fossil backbones. It lived in hot forests. It's been gone for millions of years.

Think Like a Scientist

Now, think like a scientist! With a grown-up, mark 40 feet with chalk on a sidewalk. Walk the line. Count your steps. How many steps long is Titanoboa? Wash the chalk away when done.

Outro

Titanoboa lived about sixty million years ago in what is now Colombia. Fossil backbones from a coal mine show it was about forty feet long and maybe as heavy as a small car. Science is amazing! The world is full of surprises. Keep asking big questions, and keep exploring with me! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!