Leiopython

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Leiopython is a genus of snakes in the family Pythonidae.

Species

The genus Leiopython contains the following species:

  • L. albertisii (W. Peters & Doria, 1878)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[1]D'Albertis' python, northern white-lipped python
  • L. fredparkeri Schleip, 2014Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[2] – Karimui Basin white-lipped python, southern white-lipped python
  • L. biakensis Schleip, 2008Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".[3] – 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 Script error: No such module "convert". in total length. Both species are patternless, except the northern white-lipped python has some light markings on its postoculars,[4] which are absent in the southern whitelip python.[5]

Behavior

Although mostly terrestrial, snakes of the genus Leiopython can and are known to occasionally climb.[6] White-lipped pythons are reportedly aggressive, though this is reduced in those born and raised in captivity.[7] These snakes have also been observed to regularly regurgitate fur balls from their prey.[8]

References

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  1. Species Leiopython albertisii at The Reptile Database www.reptile-database.org.
  2. Species Leiopython fredparkeri at The Reptile Database www.reptile-database.org.
  3. 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
  4. Mehrtens JM (1987). Living Snakes of the World in Color. New York: Sterling Publishers. 480 pp. Template:ISBN.
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