1. large nonvenomous snakes that kill prey by constriction

Examples

• The zoo’s reptile house features several species of pythons.
• Pythons are found in Africa, Asia, and Australia.
• The reticulated python is one of the world’s longest snakes.
• Pythons wrap around their prey and squeeze until it suffocates.
• Ball pythons are popular pets among reptile enthusiasts.
• The Burmese python has become an invasive species in Florida.