Giant Pythons Once Roamed Prehistoric Taiwan

Giant Pythons Once Roamed Prehistoric Taiwan

The largest snakes in the world, pythons, are found in Africa, Southeast Asia, the Philippines, Australia, and even Florida (albeit as an invasive species). Yet, despite being surrounded by countries where pythons thrive, the island nation of Taiwan has remained curiously bereft of the massive snakes, even in their fossil record.  Nautilus Members enjoy an ad-free experience. Log in or Join now . Not anymore, though.   Paleontologists from Nati…