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Fossils for Sale - High-quality BRITISH and WORLDWIDE Fossils. An impressive selection of fossils, including Ammonites, Trilobites, Belemnites, Fossil Fish, Fossil Shark Teeth, Fossilised Insects in Amber, Dinosaurs, and Reptiles. UK Fossils was formed in 1988 and collects and preps our own fossils in the heart of the Jurassic Coast, collecting fossils from Lyme Regis, Charmouth and Somerset. Our passion for fossils is reflected in our carefully curated collection, which includes some of the rarest and most unique specimens available.
This listing features an extremely rare and scientifically important fossil snake egg, identified as Ophidienovum from the Miocene Epoch. It was discovered at the renowned locality of Mainz-Laubenheim, near the Rhine Valley in Germany.
Fossil Type & Species:
Type: Fossilised Snake Egg
Genus:Ophidienovum
Classification: Trace fossil (eggshell and clutch structure preserved)
Geological Context:
Era: Cenozoic
Period: Neogene
Epoch: Miocene (~23 to 5.3 million years ago)
Locality: Mainz-Laubenheim, Germany
Depositional Environment: Lacustrine to fluvio-lacustrine (lake and river-margin sediments), rich in vertebrate remains and indicative of subtropical climates
Morphological Features:
Rounded-elliptical shape with smooth to slightly granular surface
Calcareous to phosphatic preservation indicating original eggshell mineralisation
May show clutch arrangement or single specimen depending on discovery context
Scientific Significance:
One of the only recognised fossilised snake egg types, believed to represent oviparous snake reproductive traces
Offers insight into snake reproduction and nesting strategies during the Miocene
Specimens of Ophidienovum are exceptionally rare and valued in museum and scientific collections
Taxonomic & Palaeobiological Notes:
Possible Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes (snakes)
Ichnogenus:Ophidienovum
Identification: First formally described and interpreted by paleontologists studying German Miocene formations
Authenticity & Display:
All of our fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The specimen pictured is the exact one you will receive.
Please refer to the photograph for full sizing details — scale cube = 1cm.
This rare fossil egg is a truly unique acquisition for collectors of fossilised reptiles, trace fossils, or prehistoric reproduction studies.
This listing features an extremely rare and scientifically important fossil snake egg, identified as Ophidienovum from the Miocene Epoch. It was discovered at the renowned locality of Mainz-Laubenheim, near the Rhine Valley in Germany.
Fossil Type & Species:
Type: Fossilised Snake Egg
Genus:Ophidienovum
Classification: Trace fossil (eggshell and clutch structure preserved)
Geological Context:
Era: Cenozoic
Period: Neogene
Epoch: Miocene (~23 to 5.3 million years ago)
Locality: Mainz-Laubenheim, Germany
Depositional Environment: Lacustrine to fluvio-lacustrine (lake and river-margin sediments), rich in vertebrate remains and indicative of subtropical climates
Morphological Features:
Rounded-elliptical shape with smooth to slightly granular surface
Calcareous to phosphatic preservation indicating original eggshell mineralisation
May show clutch arrangement or single specimen depending on discovery context
Scientific Significance:
One of the only recognised fossilised snake egg types, believed to represent oviparous snake reproductive traces
Offers insight into snake reproduction and nesting strategies during the Miocene
Specimens of Ophidienovum are exceptionally rare and valued in museum and scientific collections
Taxonomic & Palaeobiological Notes:
Possible Order: Squamata
Suborder: Serpentes (snakes)
Ichnogenus:Ophidienovum
Identification: First formally described and interpreted by paleontologists studying German Miocene formations
Authenticity & Display:
All of our fossils are 100% Genuine Specimens and come with a Certificate of Authenticity. The specimen pictured is the exact one you will receive.
Please refer to the photograph for full sizing details — scale cube = 1cm.
This rare fossil egg is a truly unique acquisition for collectors of fossilised reptiles, trace fossils, or prehistoric reproduction studies.
Additional information
Era
Miocene
Origin
Germany
Miocene Information
The Miocene Epoch (23–5.3 million years ago) was a time of major climatic and ecological change, shaping many of today’s ecosystems. The climate was generally warmer and drier, but it gradually cooled as ice sheets expanded in Antarctica. This shift led to the spread of grasslands and savannas, replacing many ancient forests and driving the evolution of grazing mammals like early horses, antelope, and elephants. Ape species diversified, with some moving toward more ground-dwelling lifestyles, setting the stage for early hominins. Marine life thrived, with giant sharks like Megalodon ruling the oceans. The Miocene laid the foundation for modern ecosystems, with many plant and animal groups adapting to the drier, open landscapes that became dominant.
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