Reptile · Python
Woma python care guide
Aspidites ramsayi
The woma python is a intermediate-level python from Arid central and W Australia. Adults reach 130–180 cm and live 20–30 years in captivity. Burrows; give deep substrate and use a hook to avoid feeding-response bites. Solitary.
- Enclosure 120 × 60 × 60 cm
- Temp Warm 32°C, cool 24°C
- Humidity 30–50%
How much does a woma python cost in Canada?
Woma python quick facts
- Skill level
- Intermediate
- Adult size
- 130–180 cm
- Lifespan
- 20–30 years
- Activity
- Nocturnal
- Native range
- Arid central and W Australia
- Minimum enclosure
- 120 × 60 × 60 cm (47 × 24 × 24 in, ≈ 114 US gal)
- Housing
- Best kept alone.
- Temperature
- Warm 32°C, cool 24°C
- Humidity
- 30–50%
- UVB
- Recommended
- Diet
- Carnivore – frozen/thawed mice and rats
- Bioactive style
- Semi-arid
Woma python enclosure & bioactive setup
Give one adult at least 120 × 60 × 60 cm (47 × 24 × 24 inches). Best kept alone. This species suits a semi-arid bioactive build.
- Leaf litter2 cm
- Jurassic ABG Semi-Arid Blend15 cm
No drainage layer – water deeply but rarely so the bottom stays slightly moist while the surface stays dry.
Temperature: Warm 32°C, cool 24°C. Humidity: 30–50%. UVB: Recommended.
What does a woma python eat?
Carnivore – frozen/thawed mice and rats. Feed one appropriately sized thawed rodent every 10–14 days.
Handling, temperament & health
Usually curious and calm but has a very strong feeding response.
Health watch: Watch for obesity and burns from rocks over heat sources.
Cleaning & maintenance schedule
Daily
- Check basking surface temperature with an infrared thermometer.
- Keep the humid hide damp; refresh water.
Weekly
- Spot-clean waste.
- Every 1–2 weeks, pour water down into the soil around plants and in the cool corner.
Monthly
- Check stones and wood are stable and can’t be tunnelled under.
- Add a few leaves to the cool corner for isopods.
Yearly
- Refresh the top layer in the basking area.
- Replace UVB bulbs on schedule.
Recommended for a woma python bioactive
Quantities are for one minimum-size enclosure (120 × 60 × 60 cm).
Jurassic ABG Semi-Arid Blend
Bioactive soil layer, 15 cm
Canyon Sand
Optional: mix in for a firmer, sandier texture
Eastern Oak Leaves 10/Pack
Leaf litter – food and cover for the clean-up crew
Terrarium Moss 7L Bag
Humid hide moss
Cork Bark Half Rounds
A hide at each end – plus one humid hide filled with damp moss
Mopani Wood
Climbing and a raised basking spot
Carnelian Stone
Holds heat under the lamp – place directly on the enclosure floor
Woma python FAQ
Is the woma python good for beginners?
The woma python is best for keepers with some experience (intermediate). Usually curious and calm but has a very strong feeding response.
What size enclosure does a woma python need?
At least 120 × 60 × 60 cm (about 47 × 24 × 24 inches, roughly 114 US gallons) for one adult. Best kept alone.
How much does a woma python cost in Canada?
Typically $1000–2500 CAD to buy, about $950–1680 CAD for a complete bioactive enclosure, and $250–400 CAD a year to keep.
What temperature and humidity does a woma python need?
Temperature: Warm 32°C, cool 24°C. Humidity: 30–50%.
What does a woma python eat?
Carnivore – frozen/thawed mice and rats. Feed one appropriately sized thawed rodent every 10–14 days.
Similar species
This care sheet is general guidance from One Bioactive, not veterinary advice. Needs vary with age, locality and individual animals – confirm with your breeder and an exotics vet. Prices are typical Canadian ranges in CAD and change over time.