Live Prey vs. F/T as a component of a Snake's "Mental Health"

[Morris Reese]

Please forgive the question, but a clerk at the place where I buy my feeder rats suggested that feeding live prey rather Frozen/Thawed to my bp is better for the snake's well-being. Specifically, he said that snakes who receive F/T tend to be "more depressed." Has anyone else heard anything like this or does anyone have scientific data supporting such a claim? I've always heard that feeding non-live is better, since it reduces the potential for injury to the snake.

Thanks!

I'm not saying one is better than the other. I'm just trying to figure out a pet store employee thinking a snake is depressed. Surely this guy is smarter than that!! The only thing I can come up with is that he is trying to make a fast buck! The live "pet mice or rats" tend to cost a bit more than f/t. At least in the pet stores in my area.
You get your snake eating on either one that you can and you and your snake will be happy. No need to call Dr. Phil over this one!