How are whitelips?

[fattielumpkin]

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.

[DavidG]

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.

[fattielumpkin]

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.

[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.

[Aric]

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.

[skaplan86]

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?

[fattielumpkin]

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

[IguanaMama]

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....

[DavidG]

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.

[boost3d05]

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