Leiopython

Leiopython is a genus of snakes in the family Pythonidae.

The genus Leiopython contains the following species:

• L. albertisii (W. Peters & Doria, 1878) – D'Albertis' python, northern white-lipped python
• L. fredparkeri Schleip, 2014 – Karimui Basin white-lipped python, southern white-lipped python
• L. biakensis Schleip, 2008 – Biak white-lipped python

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

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 300 cm (9.8 ft) 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.

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.