I have been giving snake lectures to schools (high school biology and a few elementary classes) for the last few days and the strength of constrictors was a part of the talks. I wanted to be sure I was using the correct units. The anaconda study did use a bladder (not a force guage like on the animal face off shows).

Even with 9000 lbs around every angle of the duck...it would equal at least a metric ton in each direction and I would think that would be enough to pop its head off. I have seen organs pop out their rectum and eyes pop out of their head...but I guess after seeing the numbers I am surprised I do not see more happen.

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