Leiopython is a genus of snakes in the family Pythonidae.
Species The genus Leiopython contains the following species: L. albertisii www.reptile-database.org. – D'Albertis' python, northern white-lipped python L. fredparkeri www.reptile-database.org. – Karimui Basin white-lipped python, southern white-lipped python L. biakensis Tallowin O, O'Shea M, Parker F (2018). "Leiopython biakensis " (2008). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2018: https://doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T42494009A42494012.en – 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 (L. albertisii) grow to an average of about 213 cm (6–7 ft) in total length (including tail), whereas the southern white-lipped python (L. fredparkeri) can reach up to in total length. Both species are patternless, except the northern white-lipped python has some light markings on its postoculars,Mehrtens JM (1987). Living Snakes of the World in Color. New York: Sterling Publishers. 480 pp. . 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.
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