Titanoboa (/ ˌtaɪtənəˈboʊə /; lit. 'titanic boa') is a genus of extinct giant boid snake (being the biological family of all boas and anacondas) that lived during the middle and late Paleocene …

Dec 4, 2025 · Titanoboa, (Titanoboa cerrejonensis), extinct snake that lived during the Paleocene Epoch (66 million to 56 million years ago), considered to be the largest known member of the …

Nov 14, 2025 · Let's dive into the fascinating world of Titanoboa cerrejonensis, a colossal snake that once slithered through the ancient landscapes of what is now Colombia. This isn't your …

Sep 16, 2025 · Dr. Carlos Jaramillo of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute shares the incredible story of the Titanoboa, a colossal snake that lived 60 million years ago. He explains …

Dec 22, 2023 · Titanoboa, also known as Titanoboa cerrejonensis, was a real species of snake that lived during the Paleocene around 58 million years to 60 million years ago. It thrived …

From a fossil bed deep within Colombia’s Cerrejón coal mine emerges Titanoboa, the largest snake ever found. This Paleocene reptile—from the epoch following the dinosaurs’ …

Aug 8, 2025 · Discover Titanoboa with our interactive fossil map and geographical timeline chart.

Titanoboa, discovered by Museum scientists, was the largest snake that ever lived. Estimated up to 50 feet long and 3 feet wide, this snake was the top predator in the world’s first tropical …

Known as Titanoboa cerrejonensis, this prehistoric creature stretched nearly 45 feet long and weighed as much as 2,500 pounds—more than a small car. Unlike any snake alive today, …

Feb 25, 2025 · Titanoboa was one of the largest snakes to ever exist, known from fossils dated back to around 58 to 61 million years ago. This prehistoric giant could grow up to 48 feet long …