Palaeophis
toliapicus (sea snake)
Nodule
showing a row of articulated vertebra
An individual
vertebra as found in pyrite accumulations
Two articulated
vertebra
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Fine nodule
with snake ribs, vertebra at top of nodule
Details
of the ribs and vertebra
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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