Gujarat Fossil Discovery: Vasuki Indicus, 47 Million Years Old, Exceeds Known Snake Lengths

It is said that God is infinite and his story too is endless. Similarly, the world of research is without an end. According to recent reports, a fossil was found in Kutch, Gujarat in 2005. It was believed to be of a giant crocodile but has turned out to be one of the largest snakes that ever existed on earth. The discovery of the snake, called Vasuki Indicus, by IIT (Indian Institute of Technology) – Roorkee could be a “jackpot.” Vasuki represents an extinct relic lineage that originated in India. According to Sunil Bajpai, chair Professor of IIT – Roorkee’s … Continue reading Gujarat Fossil Discovery: Vasuki Indicus, 47 Million Years Old, Exceeds Known Snake Lengths