Snake that squeezes its prey (6)

I believe the answer is:

python

(Other definitions for python that I've seen before include "Large snake that strangles its prey" , "Tropical non-venomous snake" , "Heavy-bodied snake" , "Big snake that crushes its prey" , "Large constricting snake" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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