Leiopython

Leiopython is a genus of snakes in the family Pythonidae.

Species

The genus Leiopython contains the following species:

L. albertisii – D'Albertis' python, northern white-lipped python
L. fredparkeri – Karimui Basin white-lipped python, southern white-lipped python
L. biakensis – Biak white-lipped python

Nota bene: A binomial authority in parentheses indicates that the species was originally described in a genus other than Leiopython.

Description

Female adults of the northern white-lipped python grow to an average of about 213 cm in total length, whereas the southern white-lipped python can reach up to in total length. Both species are patternless, except the northern white-lipped python has some light markings on its postoculars, which are absent in the southern whitelip python.

Behavior

Although mostly terrestrial, snakes of the genus Leiopython can and are known to occasionally climb. White-lipped pythons are reportedly aggressive, though this is reduced in those born and raised in captivity. These snakes have also been observed to regularly regurgitate fur balls from their prey.