The best replacement for pythons is alligators.

The best alternatives to pythons are rated as following:
★★★★★  alligators
★★★★★  boas
★★★  anacondas
★★  corn snakes
★  crocodiles
★  alligators everglades
★  cobras
★  anaconda
  emerald tree boas

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Speaking about pythons, one probably shouldn't forget about boas.

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