Based on some YouTube videos, it seems that some people either steal domestic pet rabbits such as baby Netherland Dwarf rabbits, or get them from shelters for live feeding to a reptile because they & their followers get pleasure from the reptile snuffing out the life of someone who looks so cute & innocent.
If the prey animal experiences an "unduly cruel and unnecessary" death, the owner could face charges. Psychopaths such as GoldenSquadFeedings on YouTube belong behind bars.
Looks like he or someone like him got caught in September – https://www.justice.gov/usao-mn/pr/carver-man-charged-animal-crushing-case
by just_a_curious_fella