I get asked if my 350g corn snake is going to kill me in my sleep all the time. I really hate it when people put this stereotype on reptile keepers that we are irresponsible, stupid, and we just like seeing a snake eat. While I find the process facinating (it would be like us eating a watermelon whole with our hands tied behind our backs!) I don't disrespect the prey. People need to realize that we are just like any other respectful pet owner. We know what we are doing and we do it properly.