Editing Pythonidae (section)

==Reproduction==
Pythons are [[oviparous]]. This sets them apart from the family [[Boidae]] (boas), most of which bear live young ([[ovoviviparous]]). After they lay their eggs, females typically incubate them until they hatch. This is achieved by causing the muscles to "shiver", which raises the temperature of the body to a certain degree, and thus that of the eggs. Keeping the eggs at a constant temperature is essential for healthy embryo development. During the incubation period, females do not eat and leave only to bask to raise their body temperature.