pythons

Definition of pythonsnext
plural of python

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Recent Examples of pythons While the cold might not bother the Burmese pythons in Florida, the state does take official efforts to curb the invasive species' spread, including hosting an annual python hunt. Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
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rattlesnakes
Noun
  • Other rattlesnakes found as far north as Denton County include the timber rattlesnake, pygmy rattlesnake and massasauga rattlesnake, Pandelis said.
    Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026

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“Pythons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pythons. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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