I have to disagree with this line of thought. We know that there are many different factors that can affect the gastrointestinal efficiency in snakes. Level of hydration, fluctuations in barometric pressure, stress levels and varying genetic profiles all play a role in metabolic and digestive capacity and rate.
Also, nothing is 'wasted' when eaten. Anything a snake eats is going to be digested, broken down and have the nutrients absorbed. Even if you stuff a snake full of mice they are all going to be utilized eventually.









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