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

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 suborder …

Titanoboa was a massive snake similar to today's anaconda, but a prehistoric apex predator. Learn where it was located and why it went extinct.

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

May 27, 2024 · Key Takeaways Titanoboa, the largest snake ever discovered, lived around 58 million years ago in what is now Colombia, reaching lengths of 42 to 47 feet (12.8 to 14.3 …

Titanoboa was a true boa, and was most closely related to the boas of Madagascar and the Pacific. Prior to its discovery, the world's largest-ever snake was believed to have been …

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 …

Apr 13, 2025 · Imagine spotting a snake that’s as long as a school bus! Titanoboa, the largest snake ever discovered, could reach up to 40 feet in length and weighed around 2,500 pounds. …

Aug 2, 2024 · Long as a school bus, wide as a baseball bat, and heavy as a truck, the Titanoboa (Titanoboa cerrejonensis) was the largest snake ever to slither the earth.

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 …