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IMPORTANT NOTE: We have maintained the originally published taxonomic designation for each specimen despite the fact that many of these specimens have been reclassified since.  We chose to follow this protocol because of the difficulty in keeping up to date with all of the taxonomic groups, and our hesitancy to make a judgement call on taxonomic debates.  As such, please search the database with this in mind, perhaps using higher level taxonomic classifications for your query.

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Image	Spec #	CODI Database ID	Arch. Locality	Geo. Locality	Elements Preserved	Excavation Date	Repository	Bed	Level	Stratigraphic Horizon	Bibliographic Information	Curatorial Notes	ID By	ID Date	Research Team	In Situ	Sediment or Matrix Adhering	Class	Order	Suborder	Infraorder	Superfamily	Family	Subfamily	Tribe	Genus	Species	Subspecies	Taxonomic Notes	Taxonomic Problems
	OVPP-Python 8	1926			CRA-f		104 - Unknown				Rage J. 1973. Fossil snakes from Olduvai, Tanzania. In: Fossil vertebrates of Africa, vol. 3:1-6.	Pieces of cranium are mentioned but the number of individuals represented is unclear.	149 - J. C. Rage			Unknown		Reptilia	Squamata				Boidae			Python	sebae			No
	OVPP-Python 9	1927			RIB		104 - Unknown				Rage J. 1973. Fossil snakes from Olduvai, Tanzania. In: Fossil vertebrates of Africa, vol. 3:1-6.	Pieces of cranium are mentioned but the number of individuals represented is unclear.	149 - J. C. Rage			Unknown		Reptilia	Squamata				Boidae			Python	sebae			No
	OVPP-406	9777			PHX, LIMB		126 - Mary Leakey Camp, Antiquities Station Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania	II	Lower	On top of Tuff 1F.	--	Phalanx and long bone.	157 - L. Hlusko	2013/06/24	253 - OVPP	No		Reptilia												No
	OVPP-Python 10	1928			RIB		104 - Unknown				Rage J. 1973. Fossil snakes from Olduvai, Tanzania. In: Fossil vertebrates of Africa, vol. 3:1-6.	Articulated vertebrae in several sections represent a single individual measuring over 6m in length.	149 - J. C. Rage			Unknown		Reptilia	Squamata				Boidae			Python	sebae			No
	OVPP-Boaedon 1	1929			VER		104 - Unknown				Rage J. 1973. Fossil snakes from Olduvai, Tanzania. In: Fossil vertebrates of Africa, vol. 3:1-6.	This genus is represented by several small vertebrae. It is unclear how many individuals are represented.	149 - J. C. Rage			Unknown		Reptilia	Squamata				Colubridae			Boaedon				No
	OVPP-Coluber 1	1930			VER		104 - Unknown				Rage J. 1973. Fossil snakes from Olduvai, Tanzania. In: Fossil vertebrates of Africa, vol. 3:1-6.	This genus is represented by several large vertebrae. It is unclear how many individuals are represented.	149 - J. C. Rage			Unknown		Reptilia	Squamata				Colubridae			Coluber				No
	OVPP-Grayia 1	1931			VER		104 - Unknown				Rage J. 1973. Fossil snakes from Olduvai, Tanzania. In: Fossil vertebrates of Africa, vol. 3:1-6.	This genus is represented by several small vertebrae. It is unclear how many individuals are represented.	149 - J. C. Rage			Unknown		Reptilia	Squamata				Colubridae			Grayia				No
	OVPP-Dasypeltis 1	1932			VER		104 - Unknown				Rage J. 1973. Fossil snakes from Olduvai, Tanzania. In: Fossil vertebrates of Africa, vol. 3:1-6.	This genus is represented by several vertebrae. It is unclear how many individuals are represented.	149 - J. C. Rage			Unknown		Reptilia	Squamata			Colubroidea	Colubridae			Dasypeltis				No
	OVPP-Naja 3	1933			VER		104 - Unknown	I			Rage J. 1973. Fossil snakes from Olduvai, Tanzania. In: Fossil vertebrates of Africa, vol. 3:1-6.	This genus is represented by several vertebrae. It is unclear how many individuals are represented.	149 - J. C. Rage			Unknown		Reptilia	Squamata				Elapidae			Naja				No
	OVPP-Bitis 7	1934			VER		104 - Unknown	I			Rage J. 1973. Fossil snakes from Olduvai, Tanzania. In: Fossil vertebrates of Africa, vol. 3:1-6.	This genus is represented by several vertebrae. It is unclear how many individuals are represented.	149 - J. C. Rage			Unknown		Reptilia	Squamata				Viperidae			Bitis				No
	OVPP-Bitis 8	1935			MAX-f		104 - Unknown	I			Rage J. 1973. Fossil snakes from Olduvai, Tanzania. In: Fossil vertebrates of Africa, vol. 3:1-6.		149 - J. C. Rage			Unknown		Reptilia	Squamata				Viperidae			Bitis				No
	OVPP-Bitis 9	1936			MAX-f		104 - Unknown	I			Rage J. 1973. Fossil snakes from Olduvai, Tanzania. In: Fossil vertebrates of Africa, vol. 3:1-6.		149 - J. C. Rage			Unknown		Reptilia	Squamata				Viperidae			Bitis				No
	OVPP-Bitis 10	1937			PTER-f		104 - Unknown	I			Rage J. 1973. Fossil snakes from Olduvai, Tanzania. In: Fossil vertebrates of Africa, vol. 3:1-6.		149 - J. C. Rage			Unknown		Reptilia	Squamata				Viperidae			Bitis				No
	OVPP-Bitis 11	1938			FANG		104 - Unknown	I			Rage J. 1973. Fossil snakes from Olduvai, Tanzania. In: Fossil vertebrates of Africa, vol. 3:1-6.	Several fangs are present. It is unclear how many individuals are present.	149 - J. C. Rage			Unknown		Reptilia	Squamata				Viperidae			Bitis				No
	OVPP-Bitis 12	1939			RIB		104 - Unknown	I			Rage J. 1973. Fossil snakes from Olduvai, Tanzania. In: Fossil vertebrates of Africa, vol. 3:1-6.	Several ribs are present. It is unclear how many individuals are present.	149 - J. C. Rage			Unknown		Reptilia	Squamata				Viperidae			Bitis				No
	OVPP-Bitis 13	1940	5 - FLK		L-MAX		104 - Unknown	I	middle (Zinjanthropus)	22 feet below the upper limit of bed I.	Rage J. 1973. Fossil snakes from Olduvai, Tanzania. In: Fossil vertebrates of Africa, vol. 3:1-6.	This specimen is pictured in Plate 1, figures 5-8.	149 - J. C. Rage			Yes		Reptilia	Squamata				Viperidae			Bitis	olduvaiensis		Holotype	No
	F85	3015	6 - FLK NN		EPLS		105 - National Museum and House of Culture, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (?)	I			Auffenberg, W. 1981. The fossil turtles of Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania, Africa. Copeia 1981:509-522.	Original information indicated that this specimen was located in Nairobi. This specimen is likely within the material that was repatriated to Dar in 2011, but this has yet to be confirmed.	152 - W. Auffenberg		264 - Leakey family expedition	Unknown		Reptilia	Testudines										The author mentions there are over 3,000 fossilized turtle fragments from Olduvai Gorge, 98% of which are from the species Pelusios sinuatus. However, it is unclear which specimens belong to which species based on the description given. When it was unclear, the specimen is only referred to as belonging to the Order Testudines.	No
	OVPP-Bitis 14	1941	5 - FLK		MAX-f		104 - Unknown	I	middle (Zinjanthropus)	22 feet below the upper limit of bed I.	Rage J. 1973. Fossil snakes from Olduvai, Tanzania. In: Fossil vertebrates of Africa, vol. 3:1-6.	This specimen is pictured in plate 1, figure 9.	149 - J. C. Rage			Unknown		Reptilia	Squamata				Viperidae			Bitis	olduvaiensis			No
	F173	3016	6 - FLK NN		LIMB, ENPS		105 - National Museum and House of Culture, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (?)	I			Auffenberg, W. 1981. The fossil turtles of Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania, Africa. Copeia 1981:509-522.	Original information indicated that this specimen was located in Nairobi. This specimen is likely within the material that was repatriated to Dar in 2011, but this has yet to be confirmed.	152 - W. Auffenberg		264 - Leakey family expedition	Unknown		Reptilia	Testudines										The author mentions there are over 3,000 fossilized turtle fragments from Olduvai Gorge, 98% of which are from the species Pelusios sinuatus. However, it is unclear which specimens belong to which species based on the description given. When it was unclear, the specimen is only referred to as belonging to the Order Testudines.	No
	OVPP-Python 11	1942			MAN		104 - Unknown				Rage J. 1973. Fossil snakes from Olduvai, Tanzania. In: Fossil vertebrates of Africa, vol. 3:1-6.	This mandible is pictured in plate 1, figures 3 and 4.	149 - J. C. Rage			Unknown		Reptilia	Squamata				Boidae			Python	sebae			No
	F193	3017	6 - FLK NN		NUCH, PERI		105 - National Museum and House of Culture, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (?)	I			Auffenberg, W. 1981. The fossil turtles of Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania, Africa. Copeia 1981:509-522.	Original information indicated that this specimen was located in Nairobi. This specimen is likely within the material that was repatriated to Dar in 2011, but this has yet to be confirmed.	152 - W. Auffenberg		264 - Leakey family expedition	Unknown		Reptilia	Testudines										The author mentions there are over 3,000 fossilized turtle fragments from Olduvai Gorge, 98% of which are from the species Pelusios sinuatus. However, it is unclear which specimens belong to which species based on the description given. When it was unclear, the specimen is only referred to as belonging to the Order Testudines.	No
	OVPP-Bitis 15	1943	5 - FLK		VER		104 - Unknown	I	middle (Zinjanthropus)	22 feet below the upper limit of bed I.	Rage J. 1973. Fossil snakes from Olduvai, Tanzania. In: Fossil vertebrates of Africa, vol. 3:1-6.	This unknown viperid may indicate another Bitis.	149 - J. C. Rage			Unknown		Reptilia	Squamata				Viperidae			Bitis				No
	F201	3018	6 - FLK NN		NUCH, PERI, PLR		105 - National Museum and House of Culture, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (?)	I			Auffenberg, W. 1981. The fossil turtles of Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania, Africa. Copeia 1981:509-522.	Original information indicated that this specimen was located in Nairobi. This specimen is likely within the material that was repatriated to Dar in 2011, but this has yet to be confirmed.	152 - W. Auffenberg		264 - Leakey family expedition	Unknown		Reptilia	Testudines										The author mentions there are over 3,000 fossilized turtle fragments from Olduvai Gorge, 98% of which are from the species Pelusios sinuatus. However, it is unclear which specimens belong to which species based on the description given. When it was unclear, the specimen is only referred to as belonging to the Order Testudines.	No
	F202	3019	6 - FLK NN		NUCH, PERI, PLR		105 - National Museum and House of Culture, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (?)	I			Auffenberg, W. 1981. The fossil turtles of Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania, Africa. Copeia 1981:509-522.	Original information indicated that this specimen was located in Nairobi. This specimen is likely within the material that was repatriated to Dar in 2011, but this has yet to be confirmed.	152 - W. Auffenberg		264 - Leakey family expedition	Unknown		Reptilia	Testudines										The author mentions there are over 3,000 fossilized turtle fragments from Olduvai Gorge, 98% of which are from the species Pelusios sinuatus. However, it is unclear which specimens belong to which species based on the description given. When it was unclear, the specimen is only referred to as belonging to the Order Testudines.	No
	F300	3020	6 - FLK NN		PERI, PLR		105 - National Museum and House of Culture, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (?)	I			Auffenberg, W. 1981. The fossil turtles of Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania, Africa. Copeia 1981:509-522.	Original information indicated that this specimen was located in Nairobi. This specimen is likely within the material that was repatriated to Dar in 2011, but this has yet to be confirmed.	152 - W. Auffenberg		264 - Leakey family expedition	Unknown		Reptilia	Testudines										The author mentions there are over 3,000 fossilized turtle fragments from Olduvai Gorge, 98% of which are from the species Pelusios sinuatus. However, it is unclear which specimens belong to which species based on the description given. When it was unclear, the specimen is only referred to as belonging to the Order Testudines.	No
	F322	3021	6 - FLK NN		PLR, SUPY		105 - National Museum and House of Culture, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (?)	I			Auffenberg, W. 1981. The fossil turtles of Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania, Africa. Copeia 1981:509-522.	Original information indicated that this specimen was located in Nairobi. This specimen is likely within the material that was repatriated to Dar in 2011, but this has yet to be confirmed.	152 - W. Auffenberg		264 - Leakey family expedition	Unknown		Reptilia	Testudines										The author mentions there are over 3,000 fossilized turtle fragments from Olduvai Gorge, 98% of which are from the species Pelusios sinuatus. However, it is unclear which specimens belong to which species based on the description given. When it was unclear, the specimen is only referred to as belonging to the Order Testudines.	No
	F323	3022	6 - FLK NN		PLR, SUPY		105 - National Museum and House of Culture, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (?)	I			Auffenberg, W. 1981. The fossil turtles of Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania, Africa. Copeia 1981:509-522.	Original information indicated that this specimen was located in Nairobi. This specimen is likely within the material that was repatriated to Dar in 2011, but this has yet to be confirmed.	152 - W. Auffenberg		264 - Leakey family expedition	Unknown		Reptilia	Testudines										The author mentions there are over 3,000 fossilized turtle fragments from Olduvai Gorge, 98% of which are from the species Pelusios sinuatus. However, it is unclear which specimens belong to which species based on the description given. When it was unclear, the specimen is only referred to as belonging to the Order Testudines.	No
	F335	3023	6 - FLK NN		PLAS		105 - National Museum and House of Culture, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (?)	I			Auffenberg, W. 1981. The fossil turtles of Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania, Africa. Copeia 1981:509-522.	Original information indicated that this specimen was located in Nairobi. This specimen is likely within the material that was repatriated to Dar in 2011, but this has yet to be confirmed.	152 - W. Auffenberg		264 - Leakey family expedition	Unknown		Reptilia	Testudines				Pelomedusidae			Pelusios	sinuatus			No
	F363	3024	6 - FLK NN		PYG		105 - National Museum and House of Culture, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (?)	I			Auffenberg, W. 1981. The fossil turtles of Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania, Africa. Copeia 1981:509-522.	Original information indicated that this specimen was located in Nairobi. This specimen is likely within the material that was repatriated to Dar in 2011, but this has yet to be confirmed.	152 - W. Auffenberg		264 - Leakey family expedition	Unknown		Reptilia	Testudines										The author mentions there are over 3,000 fossilized turtle fragments from Olduvai Gorge, 98% of which are from the species Pelusios sinuatus. However, it is unclear which specimens belong to which species based on the description given. When it was unclear, the specimen is only referred to as belonging to the Order Testudines.	No
	F385	3025	6 - FLK NN		EPLS		105 - National Museum and House of Culture, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (?)	I			Auffenberg, W. 1981. The fossil turtles of Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania, Africa. Copeia 1981:509-522.	Original information indicated that this specimen was located in Nairobi. This specimen is likely within the material that was repatriated to Dar in 2011, but this has yet to be confirmed.	152 - W. Auffenberg		264 - Leakey family expedition	Unknown		Reptilia	Testudines										The author mentions there are over 3,000 fossilized turtle fragments from Olduvai Gorge, 98% of which are from the species Pelusios sinuatus. However, it is unclear which specimens belong to which species based on the description given. When it was unclear, the specimen is only referred to as belonging to the Order Testudines.	No
	F393	3026	6 - FLK NN		CARA-f		105 - National Museum and House of Culture, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (?)	I			Auffenberg, W. 1981. The fossil turtles of Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania, Africa. Copeia 1981:509-522.	Original information indicated that this specimen was located in Nairobi. This specimen is likely within the material that was repatriated to Dar in 2011, but this has yet to be confirmed.	152 - W. Auffenberg		264 - Leakey family expedition	Unknown		Reptilia	Testudines				Pelomedusidae			Pelusios	sinuatus			No
	F395	3027	6 - FLK NN		PVG		105 - National Museum and House of Culture, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (?)	I			Auffenberg, W. 1981. The fossil turtles of Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania, Africa. Copeia 1981:509-522.	Original information indicated that this specimen was located in Nairobi. This specimen is likely within the material that was repatriated to Dar in 2011, but this has yet to be confirmed.	152 - W. Auffenberg		264 - Leakey family expedition	Unknown		Reptilia	Testudines										The author mentions there are over 3,000 fossilized turtle fragments from Olduvai Gorge, 98% of which are from the species Pelusios sinuatus. However, it is unclear which specimens belong to which species based on the description given. When it was unclear, the specimen is only referred to as belonging to the Order Testudines.	No
	F490	3028	6 - FLK NN		CARA-f, LIMB, PLAS-f		105 - National Museum and House of Culture, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (?)	I			Auffenberg, W. 1981. The fossil turtles of Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania, Africa. Copeia 1981:509-522.	Original information indicated that this specimen was located in Nairobi. This specimen is likely within the material that was repatriated to Dar in 2011, but this has yet to be confirmed.	152 - W. Auffenberg		264 - Leakey family expedition	Unknown		Reptilia	Testudines										The author mentions there are over 3,000 fossilized turtle fragments from Olduvai Gorge, 98% of which are from the species Pelusios sinuatus. However, it is unclear which specimens belong to which species based on the description given. When it was unclear, the specimen is only referred to as belonging to the Order Testudines.	No
	F622	3029	6 - FLK NN		PLR		105 - National Museum and House of Culture, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (?)	I			Auffenberg, W. 1981. The fossil turtles of Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania, Africa. Copeia 1981:509-522.	Original information indicated that this specimen was located in Nairobi. This specimen is likely within the material that was repatriated to Dar in 2011, but this has yet to be confirmed.	152 - W. Auffenberg		264 - Leakey family expedition	Unknown		Reptilia	Testudines										The author mentions there are over 3,000 fossilized turtle fragments from Olduvai Gorge, 98% of which are from the species Pelusios sinuatus. However, it is unclear which specimens belong to which species based on the description given. When it was unclear, the specimen is only referred to as belonging to the Order Testudines.	No
	F626	3030	6 - FLK NN		CARA-f		105 - National Museum and House of Culture, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (?)	I			Auffenberg, W. 1981. The fossil turtles of Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania, Africa. Copeia 1981:509-522.	Original information indicated that this specimen was located in Nairobi. This specimen is likely within the material that was repatriated to Dar in 2011, but this has yet to be confirmed.	152 - W. Auffenberg		264 - Leakey family expedition	Unknown		Reptilia	Testudines										The author mentions there are over 3,000 fossilized turtle fragments from Olduvai Gorge, 98% of which are from the species Pelusios sinuatus. However, it is unclear which specimens belong to which species based on the description given. When it was unclear, the specimen is only referred to as belonging to the Order Testudines.	No
	F658	3031	6 - FLK NN		CARA		105 - National Museum and House of Culture, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (?)	I			Auffenberg, W. 1981. The fossil turtles of Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania, Africa. Copeia 1981:509-522.	Original information indicated that this specimen was located in Nairobi. This specimen is likely within the material that was repatriated to Dar in 2011, but this has yet to be confirmed.	152 - W. Auffenberg		264 - Leakey family expedition	Unknown		Reptilia	Testudines										The author mentions there are over 3,000 fossilized turtle fragments from Olduvai Gorge, 98% of which are from the species Pelusios sinuatus. However, it is unclear which specimens belong to which species based on the description given. When it was unclear, the specimen is only referred to as belonging to the Order Testudines.	No
	F688	3032	6 - FLK NN		HYPL		105 - National Museum and House of Culture, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (?)	I			Auffenberg, W. 1981. The fossil turtles of Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania, Africa. Copeia 1981:509-522.	Original information indicated that this specimen was located in Nairobi. This specimen is likely within the material that was repatriated to Dar in 2011, but this has yet to be confirmed.	152 - W. Auffenberg		264 - Leakey family expedition	Unknown		Reptilia	Testudines										The author mentions there are over 3,000 fossilized turtle fragments from Olduvai Gorge, 98% of which are from the species Pelusios sinuatus. However, it is unclear which specimens belong to which species based on the description given. When it was unclear, the specimen is only referred to as belonging to the Order Testudines.	No
	F708	3033	6 - FLK NN		XIPH		105 - National Museum and House of Culture, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (?)	I			Auffenberg, W. 1981. The fossil turtles of Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania, Africa. Copeia 1981:509-522.	Original information indicated that this specimen was located in Nairobi. This specimen is likely within the material that was repatriated to Dar in 2011, but this has yet to be confirmed.	152 - W. Auffenberg		264 - Leakey family expedition	Unknown		Reptilia	Testudines										The author mentions there are over 3,000 fossilized turtle fragments from Olduvai Gorge, 98% of which are from the species Pelusios sinuatus. However, it is unclear which specimens belong to which species based on the description given. When it was unclear, the specimen is only referred to as belonging to the Order Testudines.	No
	F742a	3034	6 - FLK NN		NUCH		105 - National Museum and House of Culture, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (?)	I			Auffenberg, W. 1981. The fossil turtles of Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania, Africa. Copeia 1981:509-522.	Original information indicated that this specimen was located in Nairobi. This specimen is likely within the material that was repatriated to Dar in 2011, but this has yet to be confirmed.	152 - W. Auffenberg		264 - Leakey family expedition	Unknown		Reptilia	Testudines										The author mentions there are over 3,000 fossilized turtle fragments from Olduvai Gorge, 98% of which are from the species Pelusios sinuatus. However, it is unclear which specimens belong to which species based on the description given. When it was unclear, the specimen is only referred to as belonging to the Order Testudines.	No
	F742b	3035	6 - FLK NN		NUCH		105 - National Museum and House of Culture, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (?)	I			Auffenberg, W. 1981. The fossil turtles of Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania, Africa. Copeia 1981:509-522.	Original information indicated that this specimen was located in Nairobi. This specimen is likely within the material that was repatriated to Dar in 2011, but this has yet to be confirmed.	152 - W. Auffenberg		264 - Leakey family expedition	Unknown		Reptilia	Testudines										The author mentions there are over 3,000 fossilized turtle fragments from Olduvai Gorge, 98% of which are from the species Pelusios sinuatus. However, it is unclear which specimens belong to which species based on the description given. When it was unclear, the specimen is only referred to as belonging to the Order Testudines.	No