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 epoch.

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 Serpentes.

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’ demise—stretches our …

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 alongside other …

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 how its fossils...

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 rainforest.

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

Apr 13, 2025 · Titanoboa, the largest snake ever discovered, could reach up to 40 feet in length and weighed around 2,500 pounds. Its sheer size made it the top predator in its ecosystem, capable of …

Nov 10, 2025 · Titanoboa was a behemoth that dwarfs even the largest snakes alive today, such as the Green Anaconda and the Reticulated Python. Scientific estimates place the maximum length of an …

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 and weighed …