Advice Woma verses Black head Python for a Pet?

[cemspec]

Hi Guys

Looking for a good snake as a pet that is of medium size and looking at either a woma or a black headed python. What are peoples opinion on which is better? Which is less bitey and more placid and easy going?

[sweetangel]

Where abouts do you live? If you live in NSW and you dont have your class 2 licence it will have to be a BHP i think BHP look cooler but other than that i dont know all that much about either I've heard good things about both.

[andyscott]

Although I do love Womas as well. if your only getting one for a pet its got to be...
BHP BHP BHP BHP BHP..... Here is just 3 of my 7.

[llasher]

For some reason you need an Advanced lic. in Vic to own a Woma. But that's just a matter of writing a cheque. I have a pair of Womas and have a pair of Qld BHPs on order. I suggest you get both: I think the BHPs look a bit more impressive. I think they both have reputations for good temperaments, but my understanding is Womas tend to be a bit calmer.

[mrmikk]

You won't go wrong regardless of your choice, trust me.

[cemspec]

Andyscott your snakes are beautiful. Can you ever buy a BHP for less than $500 that is young and trainable still as I just cant affort the huge prices they want for them?

[missllamathuen]

bhp i spoke to someone about them today and they said the same thing alot of people will say they are such a nice natured snake then again i love womas it is a hard decision but id go bhp

[spilota_variegata]

I think the BHPs are better looking snakes but they are both beautiful in their own right. I've got a number of womas and a couple of bhps and they are all a joy to handle snf oen. The womas when they are hatchlings can be a bit agro (but its all bluff) but they quieten down quickly.

Thinking.... I'd go a woma

[C'baoth]

IMO no-one can tell you what's the best snake to get . It's all just personal preference . I love the personality of the womas but I don't own blackheads yet . It's a tough call , get both .

Andyscott - love the BHP in the middle pic .

[froglet]

Just get both.
I have 2 black headeds at the moment & plan on getting a couple of womas by the end of the year

[MatE]

I have both and personally i like my bhp's better but its up to you.You are asking for a medium sized snake they do get over 9ft long and can weigh over 15 odd kilos.

[Brindabella]

We recently asked the same question. Our local breeder advised us to get the black headed python over the woma as the womas can be quite bitey. We have 5 children aged 18 mth, 2 yr, 4yr, 6yr and 10yr. They all now regularly handle the bhp all the time. They have never bitten. The breeder said that if really upset the bhp will head butt you as a warning but never bite. Presently our two bhp are 4 months old. Also bhp are a favourite at snake handling shows at animal sanctuaries etc because of their docile temperament.

[kittyg]

I've also been deciding between both Cemspec and I'm happy to say I found two absolutely gorgeous BHP's today They're the best snakes I've handled. Depending where you are, the BHP's may be cheaper depending on colouration/age etc of course. If you can find yourself a breeder of both close by to you (tough to find) you may spend time with both. Expect the hefty price tags though unfortunately. Goodluck!

[yommy]

bite the bullet and go both or flip a coin even draw the name out of a hat.
BHP will grow larger - caging consideration there.
Woma's tend to be smaller. both excellent snakes.

kept both, i'd go a woma for any 1st time python owners hands down.

[Crazy_Snake08]

I got both cause I was in the same dilemma as you!!! Which one to choose???? I bought both, even though it left me slightly out of pocket at the time, but not once have I regreted my decision. Both snakes are beautiful creatures!!!