Northern White Lipped Python

The Northern White Lipped Python comes with many scientific names, the majority of them are based on the geographical location of the specific subspecies you’ll keep.

But, this guide will focus on Bothrochilus albertisii the Northern White Lipped Python.

Furthermore,

The shiny, oil-slick-like snakes are extremely sought-after by intermediate keepers as well as those who are looking to expand their collection slowly.

They also fit well between the typical snake that is used as a starter (a corn python, a king or ball python) as well as certain other more sophisticated species there.

Let’s examine the reasons why this is so and the best way to keep this beautiful species happy and healthy for the years to be.

Housing

While this species is often seen on the ground in its native habitat however, they occasionally get into trees to hunt small birds and climbing lizards.

As of the time of writing the genus is believed as semi-arboreal. What does this mean? In reality, it means that you have to think about as much as you can think out of the box.

This isn’t an aquarium that is 20 gallon in length (nor is it appropriate in any Semi-Arboreal Snake) and you’ll likely be spending a significant amount of cash in the housing you choose to use.

Temperature

A heat pad that is carefully controlled to “cold” and “cold” side is set against the opposite wall in the enclosure.

Be sure to place the thermometers as well as hygrometers at each side of your enclosure. Ideally, they should be close to the bottom so that you can better monitor the temperature regulation.

More so,

Probe thermometers/hygrometers work great for this species, and they rarely get tangled.

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