Boas and pythons are both members of the family Boidae and are among the largest and most iconic snakes in the world. Boas found in diverse habitats across North, Central, and South America, as well as on some islands in the Caribbean. Boas are characterized by their live-bearing reproductive strategy and the absence of heat-sensitive pits on their faces. Pythons, on the other hand, are members of the subfamily Pythoninae and are native to Africa, Asia, and Australia. They are distinguished by their heat-sensitive pits, which aid in locating prey, and they lay eggs rather than giving birth to live young. Both boas and pythons are constrictors, using powerful muscles to subdue their prey by squeezing it until it succumbs. Despite their similarities, these two groups of snakes exhibit distinct behaviours, adaptations, and geographical distributions, contributing to the fascinating diversity within the world of serpents.