but to me, why fugg with the damn snake. That meal is a once in every 5mo type of deal. It can't eat berries, etc.

Why fug with it?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvYpK6dYIoI&feature=related

According to the announcer, it was basically necessary for the snake's survival.

(I don't see why, these snakes eat large meals in the wild and seem to be doing just fine.:dunno)