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Despite its formidable size at birth, the titanoboa was still vulnerable. It was not just any snake—it belonged to a species capable of attaining lengths of up to 15 meters (about 50 feet) and weights reaching 2,500 pounds. As it slithered through the swamp, it faced the constant threat from its environment—an ecosystem filled with larger predators. During the early stages of its life, the snake hunted smaller creatures such as frogs and birds but soon realized that its appetite for survival demanded more substantial prey.