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“Titanoboa: Monster Snake” exhibit at the Academy of Natural Sciences

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The fossilized remains of the extinct “Titanoboa cerrejonensis,” the largest snake in the world at 48 feet long and 2500 pounds, is now available for viewing at the Drexel’s Academy of Natural Sciences. Attendees can crawl through the length of the snake in“Titanoboa” challenge, check out live specimens from the Academy’s collection and learn about venom, fangs and scales from experts.

The exhibit will run through April 19 and costs $3 to enter, in addition to the museum admission fee of $15.95.