Is Snake Food Healthy? Understanding Your Pet's Diet
                                
                                
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                                According to the Merck Veterinary Manual, snakes are obligate carnivores, meaning they must eat meat to survive. A healthy diet for a pet snake consists primarily of whole prey animals, such as appropriately-sized rodents, which provide a complete and balanced nutritional profile.