Vasuki indicus: 47 million years ago, Kutch was a swamp and this giant snake ruled the forests; what this prehistoric snake reveals about Earth’s hotter past

A remarkable discovery in India has unveiled a previously unknown snake species named Vasuki indicus. Dating back about 47 million years, this serpent thrived in significantly warmer environments compared to our present day. Fossil findings indicate that Vasuki indicus measured an impressive length of 10.9 to 15.2 meters. As part of the extinct Madtsoiidae family, these ancient snakes roamed a wide geographical expanse.
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