White Lipped Python

 Scientific Name: LEIOPYTHON ALBERTISII 

• Life Span: 30 years
• Size: 6-9 feet
• Housing: For a baby white lipped python a 30"x 12" (20 gallon tank) would be adequate to help your little guy feel secure. As he grows so will its housing requirements.  An adult white lipped python would require upwards of a 5' x 3' enclosure.
• Hide Box: Offering a hide box will help your new friend feel secure in their environment. White lipped Pythons do like to climb, we recommend branches for climbing.
• Temperature:  As with most reptiles their house should have a warm side and a cool side. The cool side of the cage, the temperature should not drop below 75 degrees Fahrenheit. The warm side should remain 85-90 degrees Fahrenheit with a basking spot of 92 degrees Farenheit. 
• Lighting: Make sure to avoid direct sunlight with your snake enclosure this can cause your cage to overheat.
• Bedding: There is a variety of substrates that are sufficient.  You can use newspaper or paper towels.  Additional substrate options are coconut fiber, sphagnum moss, cypress mulch or bark, choosing a substrate that holds humidity well is ideal.  When using a substrate the cage will need to be spot cleaned regularly.  When using newspaper, paper or carpet the paper should be changed each time you clean.
• Feeding: Never feed a snake a meal that is larger than the snakes mid body size.  When you purchase a snake from us we will tell you their feeding schedule and what we are currently feeding them.  Juvenile feeding schedule should be every 7-10 days. Adult (over 2 years of age) can be fed every 10-14 days however can be fed more or less.
• Water: A water bowl is necessary. This gives a place to drink and soak, also helps to maintain adequate humidity. 
• Humidity: Should be 75% - 90% this can be gauged with a hygrometer (misting daily will be necessary for White lipped pythons).