Titanoboa, the world’s largest snake, goes on display

Created by Murray 123 - November 8th 2016

Titanoboa, the world’s largest snake, goes on display Map

Ophidiophobics, you might want to stop reading now, because we're about to talk about the world's largest snake. A replica of the biggest snake in history has been making its way from science museum to science museum across the country, and it's something that has to be seen to be believed. I know what you’re thinking... "big deal, who cares about a snake snake?” But once you see this monster you might just change your mind. This isn't any ol' serpent... this is Titanoboa!

The enormous, life-sized statue measures 48 feet long, and thanks to its girth, was too big to fit through the University of Nebraska State Museum's main doors. In order to get it into the building, the snake was loaded into the dock and carried up the stairs, because not only is it too large to go in the front door, it also wouldn’t fit on the elevator. This is a good piece of random information to know if the Titanoboa ever decides to come back from extinction.

"Some impressive stats, huh?" — Photo Credit: Smithsonian Channel

In its day the Titanoboa spent most of its time underwater, eating crocodiles whole like a total badass, and securing himself a spot in our nightmares. Fossils of the snake were first discovered in the world’s largest open pin coal mine in Columbia, along side some of the biggest turtles and crocodiles ever recorded.

"A Titanoboa could easily take down a T-Rex" — Photo Credit: Smithsonian Channel

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History

Titanoboa has been at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History since October 15th, and will remain on display here until January 8th, 2017.

Mississippi Museum of Natural Science - Natural Science Museum

From there, you can catch it at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science - Natural Science Museum in Jackson, MS from January 28th through April 23rd, 2017. Fun fact: it costs these museums $18,0000 for a 12-week booking, and $6,200 for shipping the exhibit. The display panels and monitors, ancient fossils, and, of course, the enormous statue are worth it, though.

Seriously, you'll want to check this out if it ever comes your way. We know you’re not going to want to miss your chance to reenact that scene from Anaconda for your profile picture!