Woma pythons

reptile65 · 12-15-11, 05:10 PM

For a very long time now, I've dreamed of having a woma python. Ever since I held one at a reptile show, I knew that I wanted one some day. I've been doing a lot of research on them recently and I'm seriously considering getting one in the near future.

There doesn't seem to be a whole lot of info about them on the internet, so I am hoping to get some input from those who have experience with this species. The main thing I've been wondering about is housing. Would something like the VE 175 tub from this site be adequate for an adult? ReptileTubs.com - Welcome

I have heard that they are generally very docile and easy to handle. Is this true for the most part? I would also appreciate any other tips and tricks relating to woma husbandry. Thanks!

alessia55 · 12-15-11, 05:18 PM

This is me holding one of Will0W783 (Kim)'s woma pythons.

and this is Kim holding one:

She keeps them in a tub, but I don't remember what size, etc. They have a hide and a water dish, on aspen, and both are in great conditions. The one I held was really docile and I loved it. The other one I was told was more likely to nip. Hopefully Kim will chime in and tell you more.

marvelfreak · 12-15-11, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by reptile65

For a very long time now, I've dreamed of having a woma python. Ever since I held one at a reptile show, I knew that I wanted one some day. I've been doing a lot of research on them recently and I'm seriously considering getting one in the near future.

There doesn't seem to be a whole lot of info about them on the internet, so I am hoping to get some input from those who have experience with this species. The main thing I've been wondering about is housing. Would something like the VE 175 tub from this site be adequate for an adult? ReptileTubs.com - Welcome

I have heard that they are generally very docile and easy to handle. Is this true for the most part? I would also appreciate any other tips and tricks relating to woma husbandry. Thanks!

Those tubs would work perfected.

**millertime89** · 12-15-11, 09:16 PM

why those? Target or walmart have what you need at about half the price.
are woma's semi-arboreal?

alessia55 · 12-15-11, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by millertime89

why those? Target or walmart have what you need at about half the price.
are woma's semi-arboreal?

No they're terrestrial dry-climate snakes

A wild woma from google images:

reptile65 · 12-15-11, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by millertime89

why those? Target or walmart have what you need at about half the price.
are woma's semi-arboreal?

I was just using those as a size reference. I wasn't sure if you could find tubs that long at Walmart, but I'll have to check.

**millertime89** · 12-16-11, 02:25 AM

yup, and you probably won't need anything that big for a while, I picked up 2 44x18x6s for about 20 bucks each, not quite as big as the biggest on that site, but pretty good, not sure what the absolute biggest is though.

nevermind, they are, here's the ones I got.
Sterilite - 1996: 74 Quart Ultra™ Underbed Box

**millertime89** · 12-16-11, 02:28 AM

looks like max length on a woma is around 7.5ft, so for a really big girl those are gonna be a bit cramped, but anything under 6.5 ft should fit nicely.

reptile65 · 12-16-11, 12:38 PM

I actually keep my male BP in one of those exact tubs. The only thing I don't like is the 6 inch height. I think I'd want something a bit taller when I get a woma.

I plan on getting a male though. I've heard the males usually get to be about 4-5 feet long.

marvelfreak · 12-18-11, 11:19 AM

If you want to get the Ve Iris tote get it from this site. IRIS Holiday Tree Box | USP Home ®

Shipped they are $55.00. They are the same tote, but a lot cheaper. reptile tubs .com it cost $110.00 with shipping. I was going to get some from them till i found out how much they charge for shipping.

reptile65 · 12-18-11, 01:50 PM

Good to know. Thanks!

Will0W783 · 12-19-11, 11:31 AM

Wow, how did I miss this thread? lol. The pictures Alessia posted are of my male woma python, MacGyver. I also have a female named Haze. Mac and Haze are 2009 babies produced by my good friend Mike Curtin.
Womas are overall great snakes..they tend to be very hardy and do not require high humidity. They are native to the semi-arid outback region of Australia, and therefore do just fine on aspen or newspaper. Never use sand as a substrate for any snake, regardless of its natural environment, as sand can easily become lodged in the belly scales and cause infection and rot.
Womas need good warm temperatures..too hot can kill them but too cool can quickly lead to infections. They do best when the cage is between 80 and 90F, with a good gradient. Womas grow very quickly, as they have voracious appetites and will eat generally anythign you offer them.
Mine are almost too big for my rack, and in the next few months they will be moved to 3'x2' melamine enclosures. Womas will utilize hide boxes and should have one in the cool end and one in the hot end.

Other than that, care is really easy, as they are hardy and beautiful snakes.

reptile65 · 12-19-11, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Will0W783

Wow, how did I miss this thread? lol. The pictures Alessia posted are of my male woma python, MacGyver. I also have a female named Haze. Mac and Haze are 2009 babies produced by my good friend Mike Curtin.
Womas are overall great snakes..they tend to be very hardy and do not require high humidity. They are native to the semi-arid outback region of Australia, and therefore do just fine on aspen or newspaper. Never use sand as a substrate for any snake, regardless of its natural environment, as sand can easily become lodged in the belly scales and cause infection and rot.
Womas need good warm temperatures..too hot can kill them but too cool can quickly lead to infections. They do best when the cage is between 80 and 90F, with a good gradient. Womas grow very quickly, as they have voracious appetites and will eat generally anythign you offer them.
Mine are almost too big for my rack, and in the next few months they will be moved to 3'x2' melamine enclosures. Womas will utilize hide boxes and should have one in the cool end and one in the hot end.

Other than that, care is really easy, as they are hardy and beautiful snakes.

Awesome! Thanks for the info. Your woma is gorgeous, by the way!

Will0W783 · 12-19-11, 03:07 PM

Thanks, reptile65. I love them- they are fun, curious little snakes...and always ready to hoover up leftovers the others don't want. Everyone needs a "garbage disposal snake" or two.

Orthropox14 · 03-02-12, 07:40 PM

I have a woma. Got it last year. He had an infection in his mouth that made him wheeze a lot and he wouldn't eat. I had a vet check him out and he is doing fine now. They are very nice snakes and they are a great pet.