boa; python; boa constrictor
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boa; python; large constricting snake
In zoology, 蚺 (Boidae) and 蟒 (Pythonidae) are distinct families, but in common usage 蚺蛇 is often used interchangeably with 蟒蛇 to refer to large constricting snakes like boas and pythons.
Rán蚺
shé蛇
zhǔ主
yào要
fēn分
bù布
zài在
rè热
dài带
dì地
qū区
。
Boas are mainly distributed in tropical regions.
Zhè这
tiáo条
lǜ绿
shuǐ水
rán蚺
kě可
yǐ以
zhǎng长
dào到
liù六
mǐ米
cháng长
。
This green anaconda can grow up to six meters long.
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Rán蚺
shé蛇
suī虽
rán然
méi没
yǒu有
dú毒
，
dàn但
néng能
yòng用
shēn身
tǐ体
chán缠
sǐ死
liè猎
wù物
。
Although boas are non-venomous, they can kill prey by constricting them with their bodies.
Xǔ许
duō多
pá爬
xíng行
dòng动
wù物
yuán园
lǐ里
dōu都
yǒu有
rán蚺
shé蛇
zhǎn展
lǎn览
。
Many reptile zoos have boa constrictor exhibits.