What Killed the Titanoboa

Climate change contributed to the disappearance and extinction of most of Titanoboa. The declining global temperatures favored the emergence of smaller snakes. … The rapid drop in temperatures made the metabolic processes of the Titanoboa difficult. Habitat change also contributed to the extinction of the Titanoboa.

Can titanoboa come back?

As the Earth’s temperatures rise, there’s a possibility the Titanoboa – or something like it – could make a comeback. But scientist Dr Carlos Jaramillo points out that it wouldn’t happen quickly: “It takes geological time to develop a new species. It could take a million years – but perhaps they will!”

Is the Titanoboa bulletproof?

Titanoboa are also capable of climbing in trees, oftentimes disguising themselves as large branches. Additionally, as it turns out, Titanoboa also had considerably thick skin, described as “damn near bulletproof”. As such, whenever the snake was shot at, it barely flinched.