Palaeophis toliapicus

 

Nodule showing a row of articulated vertebra
Two articulated vertebra
Fine nodule with snake ribs, vertebra at top of nodule
Details of the ribs and vertebra

 

An individual vertebra as found in pyrite accumulations

 

A unique specimen. The upper image contains the only known snake skull. The top of the skull is crushed down and the lower mandibles are pushed up either side of the skull
Details of the skull and jaw with two well preserved teeth
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