White-lipped Python, The Best Pet Snake?

White-lipped pythons (Leiopython spp.) have got to be some of the most beautiful snakes on the planet. But beauty isn't the only thing that matters when it comes to picking a great pet snake, and the white-lipped pythons don't have the best reputation. Is that reputation deserved? Do white-lipped pythons make good pets? Is a white-lipped python the best pet snake for you?
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[@michaelwasilewski]

clint there was a reptile i think you should check out their called Sailflin Dragons There Awesome!!! my favorite subspecies of them is the (Hydrosaurus Celebenis)

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I want a episode about saltwater crocodiles

[@gregwillams5463]

Patiently waiting for the lethal Chuckwalla Best pet installment. Care requires a hardhat for falling boulders, and rocks. Anyways I find all pythons charming creatures.

[@FastRunner00]

Oh my gosh yes

[@larachaplauske8818]

I've been begging for a video on the mighty chuckwalla since the video came out ❤

[@gryaznygreeb]

If you ever get a pet chuckwalla it needs a "Look out for falling rocks" sign somewhere on the enclosure

[@motorcitymangababe]

I need a parody where he acts as terrified of the chuckwalla as he was of the gaboon viper

[@darcieclements4880]

We need one to remind people not to buy wild caught.

[@johnbrohl1709]

I've never been a fan of owning a snake but I love them in the wild Clint the one thing I really liked about your channel is learning about the personalities of all the different species of snakes you have had on I appreciate your dedication to education

[@arabdurahman]

If you don’t mind me asking why aren’t you a fan of owning snakes

[@johnbrohl1709]

@@arabdurahman like I said I have nothing against them I just personally don't feel like they make good pets to me a pet is something you can sleep with snuggle with take for walks if somebody wants a snake for a pet I personally have nothing against it it's just not for me

[@chickenfist1554]

@@johnbrohl1709 Other than a dog or a cat there's probably not many animals that would work with those requirements. And even then there are individuals from both of those where that wouldn't work either lol

[@ruthlessjones8220]

@@chickenfist1554then it doesn’t sound like most pets would be for him lol. And that’s fine. I own snakes but wouldn’t recommend them for someone who doesn’t want them.

[@joshuacresswell7673]

Thanks for sharing Clint. Good overview in general as too many people are jumping to these without really considering their temperment and husbandry. There are some things you ought to edit though: at 5:41 you put in a Macklott's Python at 6:15 there is a Savu Python at 10:01 is yet again another Savu Python

[@Lauresaurus96]

It’s weird because he has the citations for the images in the description that clearly states the species of snake in the photos used. Maybe something got lost in the editing and there was originally a different reason for having these pictures in the video?

[@joshuacresswell7673]

@@Lauresaurus96 yeah I dont get it either. Probably because the editing was outsourced to someone as I would think that he would know that these are not albertisi or meidionalis

[@SonicBoone56]

Lmao, loved the ending with Clint complimenting Will lol

[@pjm204]

I was considering a white lipped python for my first snake (crazy, I know) but ultimately their reputation dissuaded me. I considered other species like Burms, boas, carpet pythons, and super dwarf retics. I even spoke to you, Clint, at the reptile room at length. Your suggestion was to get a boa, or a SD retic. Ultimately I threw a total curveball and have ended up with an olive python (maybe also a crazy choice 😆). She's been great so far. One bite on day one that I'll call my fault for interacting with her at all. Otherwise she eats great, handles well for her age, and is beautiful. Thanks for this video for a bit of confirmation. Look forward to coming back to the reptile room the next time I'm down there paragliding 😀

[@bunn-ii9319]

honestly their reputation isn't really deserved, most people just get bit the first couple times and completely stop trying to interact with them. they definitely calm down eventually if you put in the work, and most of them even as hatchlings are more cage defensive than anything, once they're out, they'll only bite you if you make a handling mistake, they're incredibly intelligent pythons

[@pjm204]

@bunn-ii9319 I'm sure that is the case. My assumption is that many snake keepers that eventually get a white lipped python have a large collection already and simply don't put in the required time with the individual. With my olive, it's my only snake. I'm handling her daily now so that when she's large, she's already acclimated to it.

[@bunn-ii9319]

@@pjm204 I agree 100%, my whitelipped was my second snake and he has tamed down considerably, he will bluff with open mouth strikes if he's in a mood or swing his head fast at me to let me know I made a mistake, but genuine bites are pretty uncommon and I've only been musked once. a lot of the bad reputation was from imports/people that dont have the time to invest with them

[@pjm204]

@bunn-ii9319 glad to hear you're enjoying yours. I'm really looking forward to my olive getting a bit bigger, she's so tiny right now. I do think I've noticed growth just in the 4 weeks that I've had her.

[@Zaotar1]

An olive python is an unusual choice for sure, but sounds like you are putting the time in to socialize it. Good deal.

[@BionicleSaurus]

No waaay! I am SO excited to see these guys get an episode. What a crazy and totally underrated snake.

[@alexisthinking]

Eye of the bee-holder. Man, that’s a deep cut. 😂😂

[@norway-nyan]

… or rather a deep sting.

[@Pantsthief-gk8vu]

I spent like 10 minutes wondering what he meant by that. Well-played Clint, well played.

[@richardwhite3521]

The colors of the snake, complemented by the colors of Clint’s ring @3:53 is a great shot.

[@lionessoftor4139]

I got to intern at a reptile department at a zoo while in college and even with all the other snakes there I was fascinated with this species. It's still one I absolutely adore. So glad to see it.

[@lisafarinha7957]

I love love love white lip pythons! Thanks for finally doing a video on them. Mine rarely ever musk especially not the adults. I have to differ with the sizes, I could be wrong but I think the 10’ size is a myth and only very old ones get above 7-8 ft. They are the most absolute fun python to feed, their construction abilities are top notch, often putting twice the coils around their prey other pythons and boas of similar size do. I might be wrong but I think your editor put a picture of a savu python in the b roll when you were talking about availability.

[@lisafarinha7957]

Also if people are looking for a baby southern white lip I have one from my 2022 clutch available.

[@bunn-ii9319]

@@lisafarinha7957 hey! are you on social media or morph market? I've been looking for a captive bred southern for a while

[@Breviparopus]

​@lisafarinha7957 are you in the uk

[@halfblackmagic8853]

Ahhh, I was wondering when the white lip would come around for review. This one has been on my list for decades now and I regret passing up opportunities to buy one in the past when seen online. The iridescence is so captivating along with the namesake of white scales on it’s lips, it is one of those snakes you just have to have lol. One day I will have one or two of them, this video inspires me to keep searching.

[@Munkendrunky]

CLINT!! Thank you very much for all the high quality, educational content! I love your "best pet" series and, even as a moderately educated reptile fan, have learned a lot about many species I didn't know exist. I would really appreciate it if you would cover the dangers in feeding captive-bred snakes wild caught food - particularly large constrictors.

[@Boogie44]

I physically gasped with excitement when I saw who this video was covering. You’re so rad Clint!!

[@my_oddities234]

It’s so true. I was squeamish of snakes right up until the first time I held one, and then all of a sudden I was seriously researching the best pet snake for me because I need to be able to do that again all the time

[@simongelsdorf3556]

Great video as always Clint! Could you please make a video about the African egg eating snake? There is not much information on the internet about them even though they are such great pets! (As long as you can find good sized eggs for them). Would be highly appreciated! Keep up the great work!

[@RD-uq4hg]

I’d love a video on African egg eaters if you ever have the chance. A snake that just eats small eggs sounds ideal for some people

[@burrowingbeardiesexotics4595]

Clint is just too pure for this world and must be protected at all costs! I’ve thought about about a white lip for a while, and you have convinced me that somewhere in the future I would definitely like to have one in my collection. Thank you for this awesome video!

[@erikhendrickson59]

Those reflective colors are really stunning. Reminds me of a silicon chip wafer.

[@penandinkgal3396]

It’s so beautiful! I’d never heard of these snakes before.

[@fullonsociopath]

Always loved the look of this snake. I did go with a dark boa instead, a Sonoran Leopard. BTW, for tarantula enthusiasts, there is a T with a very similar color scheme. The Ornithoctonus aureotibialis is a very beautiful spider.

[@endrankluvsda4loko172]

lmao I love that you included the Kelvin temps

[@Hana.Behl-Lecter]

Thank you for the bee handler bit at the end. That definitely went over my head.

[@bugtalk84]

The rainbow iridescence makes an already amazing looking snake look even more amazingly beautiful.

[@Thunderyena]

clicked on this SO fast, AAAAAA this has been my DREAM snake for years. ♡♡♡

[@DasAntiNaziBroetchen]

Please, Mr. Clint. I don't have a lot of joy in my life. Can you make a video on Capybaras?

[@mk_cichlids]

I've always preferred the southern form with that titanium silver to gray base color. Beautiful snakes!

[@gwendolynamy7462]

You talking about helping people not be afraid of snakes almost made me tear up ❤ Im a zoology student in undergrad and your channel played a part in inspiring me and I have a huge passion for the creepy crawly animals most people dont like. Thank you so much for what you do! ❤❤❤❤

[@maryt.3273]

Thank goodness for the outtakes, I never would have gotten the "handles bees" joke otherwise XD Great video as always!

[@718Insomniac]

Never thought I would hear hair ball, and snake in the same sentence. Learned something new today hehe.

[@Coldnfallen]

Thank you from the white lipped python lady... The first snake I ever held when I was working with a vet as a kid. Thank you!

[@matvangeo]

Hey Clint, great video. Just a note, the broll you used are savu pythons and not white lips 😉.

[@zametal.]

Ah, I love the shark tie 😍 Perfect aesthetics, as usual :D

[@risel56]

Such a beautiful snake! It's like the living lovechild of Jormungandr and the Bifrost. 😅

[@jimmystockton6404]

About time LoL I'm always sitting on go waiting for your videos 🎉

[@cyn37211]

I’ve had a golden D’Alberts Python, a few Macklot’s, and a Savu. The D’Alberts had a wonderful temperament, but was an escape artist. My favorite by far was the male Macklot’s. He was awesome, and I really miss him (old age got him).

[@M0rb]

Always great to see a new video ! Have the team considered doing a video about the elephant trunk snake (acrochordus javanicus) yet ?

[@Jason-ew1cb]

Finally!! My fav nonvenomous!! Love the D'albert's! Especially northerns

[@46lespaul]

My and my wife have really stepped up our reptile hobby with multiple snakes and lizards there is something so calming and amazing with caring for them it helps my lady with her PTSD and me with anxiety truly one of the best experiences life has to offer. And footnote (totally not biased) our blood python is best boy.

[@humanname99]

dream snake. they're so gorgeous especially with that perfectly smooth strong body shape

[@timothydean9407]

Every White Lipped python I have had the pleasure of working with has been very bitey...Beautiful, but not very easily handled. Nice video.

OMG, that retic is such a BEAUTY! ❤

[@JoinReptiles]

Thank you for showcasing my favorite python Clint 🙌...they're so awesome

[@danieltodd6071]

Once again a great video. Can we ever expect a Solomon island ground boa video?? Just a thought

[@6omega2]

Clint I've been watching your channel so much that now, when I go to a friend or relative's house and see they have a dog or cat, I always make sure to ask about the animal's "Handleability, Care, Hardiness, Availability, and Up Front Costs." LOL!

[@taylortheturtle]

2:36 Handling a snake is one of the most magical experiences that can be had anywhere on Earth.

[@ronaldbrooks4599]

Clint, you always come through for me, I googled "white lipped python" to see if it would be a good pet or tameable and your video was the first thing to come up. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us

[@darcieclements4880]

Been waiting for this episode to happen for a long time.

[@MostlyHarmless68]

Ah the banter between you and the crew at the end was priceless :)

[@udoka8475]

love these vids, could u do a vid on viper boas???

[@williamspalding1306]

What an amazing edition I have been thinking about his animals for a while

[@jean-philippeX]

Wish to see, one day, your reaction and detail video over the mighty Titanoboa. Ohhh and btw, great video as usual! 👍🏻

[@hadla]

I just realized that he is like the mister rogers of reptiles! 🤣 I miss that tv show 💕

[@joshcresswell3793]

Great to see more uncommon Pythons on here. Could you do a video on the Rough Scaled Python? I think that they would be a hit on your channel

[@Camer0nC]

Great realistic overview. Love my northerns but they can be quite a handful

[@Jontae4288]

Omg I was waiting on these my fav snake

[@karenrosenberger1321]

I love this!!! ❤. Can you do a video on Boelen's Python please!!!

[@faitheverard8868]

I’ve actually seen one of these used as a “prop” during a dance routine. This particular individual was calm enough to be danced with, I had no idea they weren’t all like that!

[@davidls187]

Hey Clint, the picture at 5:35 is not of a WLP, it's a Liasis mackloti. Macklot's python.

[@Glittersaurusyt]

YEEEES!!! the southern white lipped is my dream snake SO stoked to see a vid on them!!

[@animalmombie]

White lipped pythons are one of my favorites. They're so stunning 💗

[@johnschaub7810]

The bee holder joke was pretty good

[@nathanlitjens5905]

Love these. Saw one in the wild in New Guinea

[@armedmonitor9332]

We wanna see scrub python review! love the vids mate your a legend

[@tonykmiec5777]

Great Vid , i myself have always loved White Lips and a Southern has been my dream snake. I have a Southern male and he is an amazing animal and on the hunt for a cb female. Northerns will be on the list for the collection as well. I am just glad to see WLP getting more love

[@Frozxnq]

Keep up with the good vids

[@AlexdeLarge6655321]

Clicking like for the outro love x

[@jevinday]

Oh my lord, what a GORGEOUS creature. I'm so grateful for the education you provide for us, these wonderful animals should be admired and respected, not feared.

[@JeremyAndersonBoise]

Clint, you’re a national treasure, buddy.

[@anothersquid]

I was in Utah in 2017 and must have driven right past Clint's Reptile Room... Since finding this channel, I regret that I somehow missed this venue when i was there. At least I caught the Tracy Aviary.

[@mikerich32]

Hahaha I love the friendly banter at the end of video 😂 and it's a good thing I watched til the end because the bee joke went right over my head the first time 😅

[@ashenbreese]

so glad clint explained the holder of bees comment. totally went over my head. 😆

[@jordanverhoeven3156]

Dream snake for myself, unfortunately being an Australian resident complicates this 😅 They are legal in QLD HOWEVER that is IF one being sold is not A) wild caught and B) legally being sold. Which is such a shame given how amazing these snakes are 🥲 Hopefully one day when I gained significantly more husbandry experience and I can one day own one of these stunning danger noodles.

[@itsybitsycherry]

My god, that’s a beautiful snake.

[@p11357]

I appreciate the temperature in Kelvin. Being raised over at the dark side of the moon I often struggle with those strange gravity well dweller units of yours.

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

You should add another catagory - lifespan. You usually forget to mention this. Included you could explain how long it's stages of life last, how long until full grown, when they're able to breed, etc.

[@ClintsReptiles]

I usually only mention it when it is exceptionally long or exceptionally short. But what is a good lifespan and what is a bad one? Can't really put a number on that.

[@LukeMcGuireoides]

I suspect the lifespans of many if not most of the snakes featured is over 20yrs. I'm no expert though. I'm just a novice actually. Thank you so much for the reply. I'm a huge fan of the channel :)

[@KooroshFarahani]

⁠@@ClintsReptilesBudgett’s frog review in the future? Love your videos

[@Gildedmuse]

​@@ClintsReptilesI think most people want a pet that will last them at least 25-15 years. You never want to see a pet pass but of course when you're talking 50+ years the danger is you'll pass first. If you're getting a performance your kid, as my parents found, it's nice if that pet passes away when they're off at college and you don't have to deal with their tears and if you're already older 25-15 seems about right in terms of how far in the future you typically plan.

[@periplanetamissionary]

​@@ClintsReptilesanything that's under five years would be considered bad in my opinion.

[@joelwale]

Cheers Clint

[@lauraagliata6757]

Educational LOL 😆 entertainment & Clint is a form follows function kinda guy WOW! - ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ this channel!

[@myquealer]

Thanks for providing temperatures in Kelvin. I would find it useful if you included temperature in Rankine in your videos.

[@nicholassilva2566]

Ive been waiting for this!!! I looove mine he has a real personality spicy schoelace! Haha ❤❤

[@CristySFM1234]

I knew someone who had a viper (it was amber/gold color with horns over her eyes) when I was a child the guy let me hold her, it was a huge surprise that she was a huge softie, she loved people and she was the first snake ever I held or even touched

[@dragonthing5622]

Thanks for the info on this amazing animal. Can you do zebra skinks sometime soon

[@troyclements4546]

Mackloti & Savuensis are another species, just like Boeleni. Thank goodness you were holding an actual White Lipped python. I think these pictures were misleading, but mistakenly included. I had some albertisii & would consider another pair if I could find space for them. Not a beginner snake species, but can become tame with experienced handling. Husbandry is also more in depth than for some commonly kept snakes.

[@ClintsReptiles]

Yeah, I don't remember seeing them when I reviewed this video.

[@robinlucifer6095]

My all-time favorite snake

[@WowUrFcknHxC]

**gasp** someone finally said an absolute temperature without saying degrees Kelvin?!

[@ToastysAdventures]

Love this video and snake! Will you ever do Ringneck Snake Best Pet? You would think by now there would be a video about one, unless I missed it? I looked at all the your videos, specifically looking for a ringneck snake. If I missed it sorry you had to read this whole thing.

[@boubiesVR]

Noodles with heads 😂 I love my little danger/Nono noodles ❤ it is a beautiful snake but I wouldn't have a white lipped python either, although beautiful, I simply wouldn't have the time to invest into handling them regularly 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@astucity]

He's like a living piece of labradorite. Amazing!

[@hunterivey]

Great video, by the way I'll love to see you do a video on Earless Monitors

[@LuckyStone888]

I'm wondering if the captive breeding program can truly create more handlable snakes or is it up to early raising techniques. I met a man at a reptile show with a table full of calm easily handlable green tree pythons. He said all his snakes are like this, but he also requires everyone who buys a snake also buy an enclosure or prove they have an appropriate enclosure. So is raising a stereotypical "aggressive" snake that is handleable nature or nurture? More importantly is there a future for puppy dog tames captive bred Tokay Geckos?

[@dappledlight8073]

Delivering the temperature in Kelvins = winner!!!

[@mjp121]

Hey thanks for including temperature in Kelvin, I hate trying to figure out how warm things are with arbitrary zeroes. That said, next time could you maybe give Rankine as well? I prefer imperial spacing.

[@renataaurasyrga2932]

I'm not even reptile guy,yet this guys catch me to subscribe,like and watch the entire video,awesome stuff

[@JLAvey]

I have to go to that reptile room one of these days. It's only a couple of towns away from where I live now.

[@IntrepidExotics]

Absolutely LOVE white-lips, the markings make me think of an old voodoo witch doctor 🖤🤍🖤🤍

[@Textile_Courtesan]

Thank you for this video!!! I love iridescent snakes. Can you do a head to head of the White Lip Python vs the Brazilian Rainbow Boa? BRB are my dream snake but I've been looking at these as well and am torn between the two...

[@Camer0nC]

I have both, Brazilians are much easy in my experience. Smaller size, better temperament and much easier to find captive born and bred specimens. I can hold my BRB whenever no worries of a bite, my white lips will nail me every single time. Every snake is a individual but overall rainbows much easier to care for.

[@mr.j1381]

White Lipped Python is my new pop cover band.

[@abowden556]

So pretty. If only they were less nervous...

[@nickcardwell8695]

Now you gotta do a video on Boelens Pythons!

[@flyingchineseman6901]

Patiently waiting for the chuckwalla video