How are whitelips?

I think white-lipped pythons are the most fascinating and beautiful pythons out there. they can be fiesty. I have been handling a 1.1 pair lately and I think I am going to get them. The southern phase is called Leiopython hoserae, the northern phase is called Leiopython albertsii, and a recently recognized sub species of Leopython bennettorum which are not available in the pet trade.

Whitelipped are definatly in my top 3 favs. GTPs, Olives, Whites. Sense I got into snakes I've wanted an olive and WL. I'm not sure I'll ever pick one up with my current room fiasco and my chrondoholic addiction.

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by DavidG

Whitelipped are definatly in my top 3 favs. GTPs, Olives, Whites. Sense I got into snakes I've wanted an olive and WL. .

---

yep,

Liasis are definitly my favorite pythons. started with balls, but now I have a need for Liasis. They are the reason I got into snakes.

I had a gold phase (Northern) white lipped for about 6 months before I just got tired of getting bit. Every time I needed to change his water, or get him out to clean his tub it was a constant battle with a forever striking snake. I love the look of these snakes, but I like being able to handle my snakes without looking like a pin cushion.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j2...Pets/Zane3.jpg

Quote:

---

Originally Posted by Repfanaticlady28

I had a gold phase (Northern) white lipped for about 6 months before I just got tired of getting bit. Every time I needed to change his water, or get him out to clean his tub it was a constant battle with a forever striking snake. I love the look of these snakes, but I like being able to handle my snakes without looking like a pin cushion.

---

I have to agree, they are certainly beautiful snakes but they like to bite. Ive dealt with many boids and these have to be towards the top for readiness to bite.

A lot of people talk about getting bit by these things... I'm wondering if you were to get one as a hatchling and handle it frequently if it would be tame. I know you can't actually train snakes, but if it just gets used to being handled at a very young age it may not bite... Anybody know anything about taming these beasts?

there are a lot of "tame" wlp's out there. what it comes down to really is they are just nervous.

HEY!!! For all of you out there keeping white lips, are they captive breed or WC? I'm wondering if like Bloods, if you get a captive bred baby rawther than a wild caught specimen they are nicer.

Are the real bitey ones captive breed or wild caught or does it not matter? I'm getting a pair of captive breed ones, I want to know what to expect and if I should order a pair of heavy duty gloves....

Order gloves. I have a friend with a tame one except trying to get it out. He swears the baby bites harder than his year old mullican (sp) scrub which is almost 5 feet.

so far so good with my youngster....quick and curious though