The Probert Encyclopaedia of Nature

BOIDAE

The Boidae are the Pythons and Boas family of reptiles of the suborder Serpentes (snakes). The family is comprised of five subfamilies, twenty three genera and some eighty species found in the tropics. The members range in size from 45 cm to 10 meters, and include the largest living snake. The members have strong, recurved teeth in the mouth and overcome their prey by constriction.
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