I'm no expert but virtually all animals are capable of eating their way into unhealthy obesity. Yes it is true that many snakes contain an enzyme that actually keeps them from getting heart disease due to the slow metabolism and sedentary lifestyles; snakes can still suffer from liver/kidney problems due to an excess of fats obtained from prey items.
Telling people that snakes will not eat to the point of excess, as if it is empirical truth is simply incorrect.
Snakes are not a new concept in the pet/commercial breeding trade, nor is the information on what is an acceptable diet. Feeding a snake daily is not a healthy approach. Are you aware that snakes have a gastrointestinal fauna that allows them to break down prey items? And that if this biological bacteria is taxed too greatly(feeding too frequently) that their systems will become far less efficient at nutrient uptake? Even to the point of malnourishment regardless of prey items consumed? Ever heard that when a snake regurges that it should be given a week before feeding again? That is to allow time for the bacteria/enzymes in the GI tract to reestablish and become capable of digestion.
Please do, when debating idea like this, come from a stance of curiosity, and not stating empirical fact. Some new people might read this thread and think they should feed their beeper everyday, and wonder why it mysteriously dies of liver failure.
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