The fossilized remains of a snake found in Greece are being studied due to their incredible dimensions. Experts at the Swiss Journal of Geosciences estimate that this species of extinct snakes, known as Laophis crotaloides, was much bigger than any contemporary species of vipers and might weigh up to 26 kilograms.
These estimates mean that the extinct snake was definitely much larger than most modern species. Nevertheless, there is one aspect that needs to be taken into consideration. As noted by researchers, the evidence consists of a single vertebra that does not belong to a complete skeleton. This means that there is not only the story about an incredibly big snake. There is also the tale about paleontology research and methods used by scientists to restore ancient species.
