Do White Lipped Pythons Bite?

White-lipped pythons are definitely not a beginner pet snake. It's best to not handle these snakes 24 hours before or after feeding. They can be “nippy”, and tend to strike when hungry or when they feel defensive. Now, a Ball Python bite may not hurt too bad because they don't grow too large.

Is a white lipped python poisonous?

Found throughout New Guinea, including on the islands of Salawati and Biak, Normanby, Mussau and Emirau, the white-lipped python (Bothrochilus albertisii) is a large, non-venomous snake, the females of which can grow to more than 2 metres long.

Are White Lipped Pythons friendly?

White lip pythons, while beautiful are not as popular a pet snake as some others. Mostly because of their reputation for having a quick temper. With this in mind, they are best kept by people who have had some experience with keeping other snakes successfully. However, white lip pythons can still be rewarding pets.