What is the suggested maximum width ratio for prey fed to a Woma Python?
No more than 1.5 times the width of the snake's widest point
Proper prey sizing is a critical aspect of Woma Python husbandry to prevent health issues such as regurgitation or developing obesity. There are two primary guidelines used by keepers to ensure appropriate meal dimensions. The dimensional rule dictates that the width of the prey item should not exceed 1.5 times the width of the snake at its broadest section. Complementing this dimensional measurement is a weight guideline, suggesting the prey item should weigh approximately 10% of the snake's total body weight. As the python grows, the size of the provided meal must increase proportionally, moving from smaller feeders like hopper mice for hatchlings to larger rats for mature adults.
