Partial snake, Messel pit

This partial snake was found in the eocene layers of Messel pit in Germany.

This fossil was prepared (as usual with Messel fossils) by using the plastic-transfere-method to preserve it permanently.

The slab is unbroken, it measures about 16,5 x 13,5 cm.

Snakes are among the rarest finds in Messel and are very seldom seen for sale

This location is world famous (Unseco world heritage site) and closed for a long time.

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