Woma Python (Pyretta)

This is my first contest entry into PlayBallP's contest. Pyretta is 38" Long. Woma Pythons come from Australia. They are one of only 2 pythons to lack heat sensing pits, the other being the black headed python which is also from Australia.

I knew I would forget at least one of the rules, right now she is eating Large mice and will probably be on rat weanlings in a couple months.

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[jeffroe334]

Do the Woma's bite a lot?

[FartherAway420]

She has never stuck or bitten me. However I do know a couple people who own female Womas that have had that experience. Never heard of a male Woma being nasty though.

[Turppa21]

hey man your python is great!

what kind of fish do you have now?

[FartherAway420]

I did an update video on the fish a few weeks ago.

[rvcasa]

@mstrainman Because Womas do not have heat pits they can have a very strong feeding response, which means that at night especially, when they think or know food is on offer they will try to eat anything that comes near them so basically not handling them at night or if you smell of rats etc is a smart move. You will notice from its body language whether it thinks it feeding time or not (they raise their heads and bob, their tail wags too, which is not tail allure)

[rvcasa]

@FartherAway420 Oh, by the way about the "2 pythons to lack heat sensing pits" it's not entirely correct, BHP have them under their rostral scales :)

see here pilbarapythons(dot)com/huntbla­ckheadvideo

[rvcasa]

@FartherAway420 nice wommie!

where on Earth did you get her? you're so lucky!

In WA, Australia, she's one of the protected species and no one is allowed to collect them...

[lennythelamppost]

That's a beautiful snake.

[chondrohead44]

Beautiful woma! I bet she's a lot bigger now.

[jackpython221]

Hey FatherAway420, what sub species of Woma is she? Tanami or... because she has a very cool, unusual pattern.

[fastidiot]

I have a female 08, 40" long and she is as gentle as a lamb with a great personality. Very inquisitive. I'm so happy with her and I have a male on the way that will complement her very well. Great snakes! I recommend them highly, even for a beginner. get a Woma!

[mstrainman]

@jeffroe334 No, woma's are very docile. All woma's I have come across ( and I own two) are extremely docile. My friend's 6 year old daughter handles my male all the time.. Never once tried to strike at her.

[SuperTommarshall]

you need a bigger tank thats so mean

[MiddleOfNoWhere676]

Just so you know, the Woma python and the Black Headed python both have heat sensing pits. It was proven about 3 years ago. The pits are on the top lip at the front, it is theorised that they are located there because of how they stick their heads out of their hides to sense prey, without exposing too much of their head. If you don't believe me try researching it at Pilbara Pythons. Anyway it is a lovely looking Woma, Great find.

MON