Woma Python — Care Sheet & Morphs

Q: How big does an adult Woma Python get?

An adult Woma Python typically measures 1.4–2.3 m.

Husbandry requirements

Woma Python — origin: Australia (arid and semi-arid regions of the central, western and southern interior)..

Terrarium temperature gradient

Night min20 °C

Cool side24–28 °C

Warm side30–33 °C

Basking spot35–38 °C

A radiant hot spot is useful for this species of arid origin. CAUTION: the Woma lacks heat-sensing pits (heat pits) and poorly perceives localised heat sources: ALWAYS use a thermostat and shield any heat source to prevent burns. A moderate night-time drop is beneficial.

Enclosure (adult)

120 × 60 × 50 cm

A terrestrial, arid-type terrarium, favouring floor space over height, with a well-ventilated and secure lid.

A terrestrial, burrowing species: provide several snug hides (including one on the warm side and one on the cool side) and a loose substrate that allows it to bury itself. 120x60 cm is a minimum for an adult; larger is preferable. LEGALLY IMPORTANT: a species endemic to Australia whose export of wild specimens is prohibited; the animals available in the trade outside Australia are captive-bred. Some wild populations (notably in the south-west) are threatened — choose exclusively captive-born animals.

Humidity

30–50 %

An overall dry environment. Provide a humid hide (sphagnum/moss) during shedding periods to prevent incomplete sheds.

Substrate

Aspen shavingsCypress mulchA packed sand/soil mix that allows burrowing

Choose a dry, absorbent substrate that is deep enough to allow the natural burrowing behaviour. Preferably feed off the loose substrate or on a clean surface to limit the risk of accidental ingestion and impaction.

UVB

Optional

Not essential, as it is a nocturnal species, but low-level UVB (Ferguson zone 1-2) remains beneficial for metabolism and the expression of natural behaviours.

Water source

Always available

A bowl of clean water available at all times and renewed regularly; the species drinks little, but the water must stay fresh.

Origin

Pythonidae

Australia (arid and semi-arid regions of the central, western and southern interior).

Feeding & health

Diet

Carnivore (mainly rodents in captivity) — Appropriately sized rodents (mice then rats), thawed

In the wild, a diet including many reptiles (lizards, other snakes). In captivity, suitably sized rodents are sufficient. A very marked feeding response: handle with a hook when feeding and space meals out enough to prevent obesity.

Breeding

Oviparous

Clutch 5–20 eggs/young. Incubation is possible by the female (she coils around the eggs) or in an incubator at ~31°C for about 55-70 days. Breeding is often triggered by a winter cooling period.

Health watch points

Respiratory infections (often due to too low a temperature or excessive humidity)
Obesity (vigorous feeding response and frequent overfeeding)
Thermal burns (lack of heat-sensing pits: use of a thermostat is essential)
Dysecdysis / incomplete shedding (too low humidity, no humid hide)
Mites (Ophionyssus) and scale rot on substrate that is too damp or soiled

Morphs & genetics

Registry of 4 documented genes and 3 named combos for Woma Python.

Albino (T-) amelanisticRec
Axanthic aneryRec
Hypo (Hypomelanistic) hypoDom
Jaguar (Neuro-linked?) jagDom

Named combos — 3 documented combined morphs

SnowGhostSunglow

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Frequently asked questions

Answers to the most common questions about keeping the woma python.

How big does an adult Woma Python get?▾

An adult Woma Python typically measures 1.4–2.3 m (a medium-sized species, generally around 1.5 m, smaller than the black-headed python (a. melanocephalus). some individuals reach 2.0-2.3 m.).

What temperature and humidity does a Woma Python need?▾

A gradient of roughly 24–28 °C on the cool side to 30–33 °C on the warm side, with a basking spot of 35–38 °C. Humidity 30–50 %.

What does a Woma Python eat?▾

Carnivore (mainly rodents in captivity): Appropriately sized rodents (mice then rats), thawed.

Is the Woma Python a good reptile for beginners?▾

Beginner + level. Generally calm and easy to handle once adult. A NON-VENOMOUS snake (constrictor python). Be careful, however, of a very powerful feeding response that can cause so-called 'feeding' bites; a naturally ophiophagous species (it eats other snakes): NEVER house two individuals together. Plan ahead: a lifespan of 20–30 yrs.

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