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Unfortunately, body size and bite force continue to increase.

https://explainxkcd.com/3042/

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[–] ArbitraryValue@sh.itjust.works 15 points 4 weeks ago

That would be a very frightening snake.

[–] deegeese@sopuli.xyz 9 points 4 weeks ago (2 children)

So basically killer whales.

[–] federalreverse@feddit.org 6 points 4 weeks ago

The Loch Ness monster.

[–] Albbi@lemmy.ca 4 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

Whales are mammals. I'd go with Megalodon.

[–] Gutek8134@lemmy.world 6 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] nickhammes@lemmy.world 3 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

A really big snek that can bite through your car if it wanted

[–] Gradually_Adjusting@lemmy.world 4 points 4 weeks ago

Don't forget: eventually, crab

... Giant pincer head...

[–] SVcross@lemmy.world 5 points 4 weeks ago

Lacks the step when it becomes a crab.

[–] TriflingToad@sh.itjust.works 5 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

I love the snakes with baby arms! they're so cute :)

also here's the image for those on mobile to see better

[–] HauntedCupcake@lemmy.world 2 points 4 weeks ago

I love the three-toed skinks, such cute little darlings. More skink love is needed in this world

[–] syklemil@discuss.tchncs.de 5 points 4 weeks ago

Idunno, might just have ended up as an even more terrifying variant of cassowary.

[–] isles@lemmy.world 3 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

The more logical extrapolation is of limb size, with hind legs continuing to enlarge forever. Chonkasaurus Rex

[–] ouRKaoS@lemmy.today 2 points 4 weeks ago

...and now I just thought of a predatory bulldozer with giant legs that just runs up, sliding it's jaw on the ground and eats a herd of buffalo.

[–] OlinOfTheHillPeople@lemmy.world 2 points 4 weeks ago
[–] Hupf@feddit.org 2 points 3 weeks ago