Womas are a smaller Australian python. It is one of two members of the Aspidites genus, the other of course being the Blackheaded Python (Aspidites melanocephalus). They are a primitave python species, and the only ones who do not posses heat sensing labial pits.

Womas are a wonderful snake to keep and are almost as much like a colubrid as a python. They have very strong appetites and grow quickly. They are also easier to reproduce than their blackheaded cousins.

The care of Womas is straightforward. No special humidity requirements are needed and shedding problems are rare. I utilize a thermal gradient of 75-90°F. A hide box is needed, but in my experience they are not prone to staying in it for long periods as many other species.

Womas have always been a sought after python, but I believe they are only going to increase in popularity as the price finally lowers to a level more realistic for a far wider range of keepers.

I am currently maintaining a single pair of these snakes from bloodlines as seperate as we can get in this country. An additional pair or two are definately in the plans, I don't think you can have too many of these awesome snakes. I hope to have hatchlings in the 2006 season.