Although I wouldn't know one snake from the other.. I do have a little experience from raising and breeding redfoot tortoises.

It's true:

1) mixing "natural" bugs can be fatal

2) 'carbonaria' are omnivorous/almost carnivorous { animal protein is a vital/staple part of their diet }.. they would eat a mouse in a heartbeat.

3) mine are very gregarious.. redfoots 'huddle-up' in their hide which is large enough that they don't have to.

Keep in mind.. there are always exceptions and extremes!
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Terry E. Kilgore
Turtletary.com