Hello all,

i am new to the site and a new woma python owner. I just purchased a 3 month old (approx) last week and am very curious about what humidity level I need to maintain? I have read many different things over the past week with ranges from 40 to 60% or no specific humidity requirements needed. Currently I am running around a 35 to 40% humidity on the cool side of my tank with 20% under the lamp. I have been stuck at around 30% but today was able to boost it some by adding an additional small water dish to the medium size that's already in place. I know this is an arid to semi arid species but want to be sure I have enough humidity to promote a good shed and comfort.

She seems to be settling in pretty well, day one she was ready to take me out but is calming down nicely. She ate for me two nights ago like a champ, fed her two small f/t rat pinks. I have a 40 gallon tank, big I know but she seems to be doing fine. I have several hides along with rocks and branches that she enjoys. My temps are running at 90-94 hot spot with 78-80 ambient.

however tonight she did something strange or atleast I have never seen it. She slithered normal but then started to slither on her side, don't know what that is about?? It almost reminded me of s sidewinder motion but she was literally on her side for a few seconds before rolling back on her belly. I do have her on exo terra natural sand so I don't know if that has anything to do with it? Breeder said sand was fine and I've seen many other people keep their woma's on sand and others who do not recommend it. I figured I would give it ago since this is their natural habitat aka sand python. Have any of you seen a snake do this? What are your thoughts on sand? Do any of you use sand? If I need to change the substrate I have no problem doing so. She does like to borrow in it.

I am still getting use to this site navigation so I am definitely sorry if there are already post on this subject. Most people in my area are unfamiliar with woma's. I love this little snake and she is a great addition ( have a year old ivory ball python) I just want to make sure my husbandry is on point with her.

Thank you for your input and guidance