Exposure to parasites/diseases

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A wild snake is catching wild prey and growing up healthy into adulthood, so why is it such a concern for a pet snake to do the same?

I don't think wild snakes are as healthy as you imagine. Snakes are very good at hiding their illnesses. I believe that if you took a wild snake to a vet and had it tested for parasites and diseases, it would most likely test positive.