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A Conversation with Carlos Jaramillo, Finder of Giant Snake Bones

Carlos Jaramillo has spent the past 5 years digging through the largest open pit mine on earth. He's discovered fossilized plants, pollen, and skeletons over 60 million years old. What he didn't expect to find, was the fossilized remains of giant snakes over 43 feet long!  Click through to hear our conversation about his incredible find.

Titanoboa! Researchers Discover Bones of World’s Largest Snake

If the name doesn't scare you, the size will. The fossilized remains of Titanaboa, a boa-like snake more than 42 feet in length and weighing over a ton were recently discovered in South America.