Are pythons considered constrictors?

Yes, pythons, boas, anacondas, kingnsakes, milknsakes are all examples of constrictors. Non venomous snakes that squeeze their prey. This cuts off blood to the brain of the prey as well as oxygen to the lungs, killing the prey before it is swallowed whole. read more

Another difference is that pythons lay eggs, but most boa constrictors give live birth. Both snakes are considered primitive because they have two lungs and vestigial leg bones, but boas have fewer bones in their head, and fewer teeth. Finally, pythons are, on average, larger than boas. read more