This strange ancient snake was hiding in a museum for decades

A strange little snake fossil found on Englands south coast has finally revealed its secrets-more than 40 years after it was discovered. The newly named Paradoxophidion richardoweni lived around 37 million years ago, during a time when Britain was warmer and teeming with reptiles. Though known only from tiny backbone bones, this paradox snake carries a surprising mix of traits seen in modern snakes, placing it near the very roots of todays most diverse snake group.