Quote Originally Posted by xdeus
I think there are too many factors involved to give an accurate estimate. The size of the Ball, the health of the snake before getting out, its genetics and immune system, the local germs, etc. all factor in. It might be okay for a couple of months or even a couple of years...

I agree, there are alot of factors, BP's actually do better with empty stomachs when under extreme conditions. Some BP's get RI's very easily and some are extremely resilient. Similar to people, some are just healthier and have a much stronger will to survive. Look at the poor miners that got trapped, how did one live when all others died. I had a friend who wanted to be a Navy SEALS and they had to endure frigid waters, most got hypothermia but the ones that didn't passed and became SEALS, we and they are all different.