I love all animals, and always liked snakes and rodents equally, but it made me sad to see them eat rodents on tv. I accepted it as part of the food chain, but I didn't like to think about it.
That's why they say "it's different when it's your own". When my BP first ate I was sooo happy! It made me feel good as a snake owner and proud of her for eating. Now I like to watch her eat because the mouse is already dead anyway(f/t) and it's going to help her grow big and strong.