Palaeophis

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iPalaeophis
Fossil range: Eocene
Conservation status
Extinct (fossil)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Sauropsida
Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes
Family: Palaeophidae
Genus: Palaeophis
Owen, 1841

Palaeophis ('ancient snake') is an extinct genus of snake. The sea-dwelling creature was initially thought to have been the largest snake ever, reaching the almost mythical length of 30-40 m (100-133 ft), but recent estimates put its length at about 9 m (30 ft), about as long as the modern green anaconda and reticulated python.

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