From the Smithsonian: Lord of the prehistoric jungle was a truly spectacular creature—a snake more than 40 feet long and weighing more than a ton. This giant serpent looked something like a modern-day boa constrictor, but behaved more like today’s water-dwelling anaconda. It was a swamp denizen and a fearsome predator, able to eat any animal that caught its eye. The thickest part of its body would be nearly as high as a man’s waist. Scientists call it Titanoboa cerrejonensis...
Smithsonian Article:
As part of their documentary, the Smithsonian asked sculptor Kevin Hockley to create a full-size replica of Titanoboa.
Smithsonian Channel Videos...
Introducing Titanoboa
Titanoboa Vs. T-Rex
Further fascinating information on Titanoboa:
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