Rare authentic fossilized Ophidenovum sp. snake egg, 2.3 cm length, 50 million years old, Eocene, France

Rare authentic fossilized snake egg Ophidenovum sp. from France, about 50 million years old. These eggs were laid by snakes of the genus Ophidenovum on the shore of a lake from the Eocene period, having been discovered when the area became a quarry in our days. The egg is natural, it is not artificially colored and it is not carved. Some of the eggs of this type have mineralized into calcite following the fossilization process. The specimen is accompanied by a Certificate of authenticity signed by a professional geologist who appraised the specimen. A rare fossil, perfect for any collector and paleontology enthusiast!

Due to its age, the specimen may have imperfections and repaired areas (glued sections) which are perfectly normal and inevitable, but overall, it is in good condition. We invite you to carefully inspect the product photos to identify natural imperfections and any potential repairs to the specimen.

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Specimen: authentic fossilized snake egg Ophidenovum sp.

Age: approximately 50 million years old, Eocene period

Specimen dimensions: approximately 2.3 cm in length (please look at the photo where the specimen is placed next to a ruler/in hand to get an idea of its size)

Country of origin: Bouxwiller, France

The product consists of a single specimen of an authentic fossilized snake egg, The one in the photos above, and it comes accompanied by a brochure containing specific geological and paleontological information, as well as a Certificate of authenticity signed by a professional geologist who examined the specimen.