WOMA PYTHON

Woma Pythons are found in various regions of Australia, primarily in the arid and semi-arid areas. They are commonly found in the states of Western Australia, South Australia, and the Northern Territory.

Woma Pythons inhabit a range of habitats, including grasslands, shrublands, woodlands, and rocky areas. They are well adapted to arid environments and can often be found in areas with sandy or clay soils.

Adult Woma Pythons are medium-sized snakes, with males typically reaching lengths of 1.2-1.5 meters and females growing slightly larger, up to 1.5-1.8 meters. They have a slender build and a distinctive head with large eyes and a pointed snout. Their coloration varies but often includes shades of brown, grey, and olive, with lighter or darker patterns.

Woma Pythons are primarily nocturnal, meaning they are most active during the night. They are excellent burrowers and often seek shelter in abandoned animal burrows or crevices during the day. Woma Pythons are non-aggressive and generally have a calm disposition, but they can become defensive if threatened or cornered.

They feed on small mammals, such as rodents (e.g., mice and rats), as well as reptiles (including other snakes and lizards). They are skilled ambush predators, using their heat-sensing pits to locate warm-blooded prey in the dark.

Woma Pythons are oviparous, which means they lay eggs. Breeding usually occurs during the spring and summer months. Females lay clutches of about 6-15 eggs, which are then incubated for around two to three months. The female provides no parental care once the eggs are laid.

Certain populations face threats due to habitat loss, land degradation, and introduced predators like feral cats and foxes.