Woma Help!!

[thexbluexfairy]

My yearling woma is pushing her head against every surface in her enclosure. I wouldnt be concerned but she is pushing so had against things that shes ripped her nose to peices, she has left a blood mark on the per speks and she still wont stop. every night its the same thing. the wound has healed now but she is still pushing and im worried that there is something wrong.

She isnt in shed, she has always done this thing it is just getting worse.
She gets handled.
She has plenty of space.

I dont know whats wrong with her and why she is showing these behaviours.

 

[lisa5]

Don't really know how to help, the only thing I can think to ask is has she got a hide and has she got substrate that she can burrow into? It would be horrible to watch her doing this. I hope someone can help you.

 

[thexbluexfairy]

She has 3 hides, a fake rock wall with a cave, 2 water bowls, and subterate she can burrow into. It upsets me so much.

 

[shellfisch]

check she doesn't have any retained shed on, or in her nose, or around her head and eyes?

 

[Ozzie Python]

also to add to shellfisch's post- what has she got in the enclosure that is doing damage to her nose?

if it is sliding glass doors that are doing the damage to her nose get some pinch weld or some sort of soft rubber to put over the exposed edges.

it is typical of womas to be very active, my pair are usually very active and curious. both currently going nuts trying to get out, hopefully they are after some sexy times, it is that time of year

 

[thexbluexfairy]

would it be very noticable? her nose has healed into a pretty brutal scar. if there is retained shed how do i remove it without hurting her?

 

[shellfisch]

Have a read of this -


http://www.aussiepythons.com/forum/herp-help-38/retained-shed-155867/

 

[Bryce]

You can soak her is ''luke warmish'' waater or if its not affecting her in anyway than leave it until she sheds again.

1 of my male woma's is doing the exact same thing right now, he is older. He wants to get out and explore and as the breeding season approaches closer and closer he gets even more and more eager to get out.

Get her out a little more oftern and the constant rubbing should subside a little.