Woma Python Care Sheet
Snake
4 - 8 feet long
20 - 30 years
Carnivore
Diet & Nutrition
Woma Pythons are strict carnivores. They can eat either frozen or live prey items.
Babies will start with new born pinky mice. An adult will eat large rats to jumbo rats. When feeding frozen prey, be sure the prey is thawed thoroughly. When
Feeding Schedule
feeding live prey, be sure to monitor the feeding to prevent the prey from attacking the snake.
Feed babies 1 - 2 times a week. At 2 - 3 months of age you can reduce to once weekly. Adults can eat weekly, although some keepers feed every other week.
The prey size should equal the largest part of the snake's body in girth.
Housing & Habitat
Woma Pythons come from Australia. In the wild they are found hiding under logs, rocks, and in holes. Keep the cage warm and humid. Woma Pythons are best kept alone, although some people keep them in groups. If housed together snakes should be of similar size to avoid injury. Breeders generally keep
Woma Pythons in separate enclosures until breeding time. At that point, the breeder will house the snakes together.
Enclosure Size
Woma Pythons are a ground dwelling snake, and their cage should reflect a ground dwelling environment. An adult must have a minimum cage size of 36"
Long x 18" Deep x 12" High, although many keepers prefer a larger cage. Babies can start in 10-gallon tanks.
Substrate
Shredded aspen is a perfect substrate. Woma Pythons love to burrow.
Shredded aspen provides a fluffy substrate easy for burrowing and cleaning.
Provide 3-6 inches of substrate.
Temperature & Lighting
Temperature
Lighting
Since this is a nocturnal species, it requires only one light bulb. This is the heat lamp which also emits UVA. There is no current proof that the animal requires
UVB light, although some keepers prefer to provide UVB.
Plant and Fish bulbs are not UVB bulbs.
Humidity & Watering
Humidity
Humidity levels should be between 55% - 70%.
Watering
Provide fresh drinking water daily. This species will sometimes soak their body in water. Provide a bowl of water large enough so that the snake can fully submerge its body.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What do Woma Pythons eat?
Woma Pythons are strict carnivores. They can eat either frozen or live prey items. Babies will start with new born pinky mice. An adult will eat large rats to jumbo rats. When feeding frozen prey, be sure the prey is thawed thoroughly. When
What size enclosure does a Woma Python need?
Woma Pythons come from Australia. In the wild they are found hiding under logs, rocks, and in holes. Keep the cage warm and humid. Woma Pythons are best kept alone, although some people keep them in groups. If housed together snakes should be of similar size to avoid injury. Breeders generally keep Woma Pythons in separate enclosures until breeding time. At that point, the breeder will house the snakes together. Woma Pythons are a ground dwelling snake, and their cage should reflect a ground ...
What temperature and lighting does a Woma Python need?
Woma Pythons require a basking spot of 85°- 90°F. The cool end of the tank can be as cool as 70°- 80°F. Proper temperature is extremely important with this species. If a Woma Python becomes too cool for an extended period, they will quickly develop respiratory infections. Since this is a nocturnal species, it requires only one light bulb. This is the heat lamp which also emits UVA. There is no current proof that the animal requires UVB light, although some keepers prefer to provide UVB. Plant...