I did not realize there are so many different opinions about it. I figured it was lack of know how and experience. I still would not recommend it though. I do not have a certain cleaning date. I spot check every day or two and clean any messy cages. I do not like leaving a snake with fecal matter in their cage for a whole week... gross. Feeding live should not matter whether you feed separately or not. I know it would hurt a lot more to get bit by a 14' snake, but size does not matter. I still hate getting bit by a 2' ball python. But like many of you have said, it is all a matter of opinion and what works for you.
Also, I put this in BP section because I could not find a "All Snakes General" section, but I also did not make it to refer to larger snakes... it is for all snakes of all sizes. Even male kenya sand boas.