are boas or pythons bigger?
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On average, pythons are larger than boa constrictors. This is because anacondas are the only species of giant boa, while most other boa constrictors top out at 12-18 feet long. There are several species of giant python, however, including the African python and the Burmese python, as well as the reticulated python.
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Two Large Snakes Found In South Louisiana These two large pythons were found between Manchac & Laplace. Now, many in the community and many on social media are asking who do they belong to. It is speculated that someone who owns these snakes just set them free and now they're just "out there."
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Native to the jungles and grassy marshes of Southeast Asia, Burmese pythons are among the largest snakes on Earth. They are capable of reaching 23 feet or more in length and weighing up to 200 pounds with a girth as big as a telephone pole. When young, they will spend much of their time in the trees.
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Most classifications categorize pythons in the family Pythonidae; while a few list them in the family Boidae and subfamily Pythonidae. So for practical purpose, boas represent a group of snakes; anacondas are a type of boa within that group; and pythons are a closely-related but different kind of snake.
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Let's review! Boa constrictors and pythons are both types of constrictors, which means they squeeze their prey to death. ... Boa constrictors can be found all over the world, but pythons are Old World snakes, native to Africa, Asia, and Australia. Pythons are invasive in Florida, but this is not part of their native range.
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A medium sized house snake is actually able to catch, kill and swallow an animal up to and about the size of a fully-grown sewer rat. They bite when first captured but soon settle down and become very tame. Because they have no venom, the bite is insignificant and requires no medical attention.
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Because boa constrictors, reticulated pythons, and anacondas are some of the biggest snakes in the world, many people get confused about which is which. The first thing to note is that the anaconda is a species of boa, not a separate type of snake. That leaves two groups, the boas and the pythons.
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Short answer: Yes there is a difference. Long answer/more detailed answer/explanation: "Snake" is basically the "type" of animal, i.e. dog, cat, cow, pig etc. "Python" is one of many different "groups" or "families" of snake. Python is the term given to the snakes that belong in the family/group "Pythonidae".
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Characteristics: Sand Boas are excellent reptile pets. They stress out more easily than other boas and most keepers consider them display pets rather than pets to handle often. ... These snakes are the perfect size for pet owners who want a boa species but one that stays small.
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Boa constrictors are the only breeds of this type of a snake allowed as pets in NYC. While these snakes are legal to own in the city, they practically stepping on the line of legality.
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Of these, the Northern Luzon giant cloud rat (Phloeomys pallidus)is the biggest at up to 2.5 feet (75cm) long, weighing as much as 5.7 lb (2.6kg). Similarly large are the giant woolly rats of New Guinea, Mallomys.
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Pythons that feed on cold-blooded prey do not have the labial pits. Regardless of length, pythons are bulky for their size. They have triangular-shaped heads and sharp, backward-curving teeth that they use to grab prey.
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Red-tailed boas are my favorite choice for a first snake, especially for those who prefer a larger pet. They are easy to care for and are generally quite docile.
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Burmese pythons can, indeed, make great pets for the few people with the ability and facility to care for a snake that can attain a length of 15 to 20 feet. ... The stocky little 2-foot hatchlings are the perfect size to appeal to pet reptile keepers.
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Pythons are mostly nocturnal, travelling along the ground and through trees, but are frequently found basking in the sun during the day. Ranging in size from about 1m to giant specimens up to 8m.
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Size - generally a water bug is bigger than a cockroach. Most cockroaches are between 1 - 1 1/2 inches long. ... Although the term water bug is applied to a wide variety of insects, the Giant Water Bug is often most confused with cockroaches. Some species of roach can survive in water, but they prefer to be on land.
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Anacondas are a type of boa. The largest anaconda species, and the only one considered to actually be dangerous, is the green anaconda. ... Green anacondas have killed humans in the wild - they are ambush predators, and stepping too close to a hidden snake may result in an attack. They cannot, however, swallow a human.