Eating its prey can be a process for a python, which is why it relies so heavily on its jaw to get the job done, including consuming a whole deer.

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Measuring a giant python becomes a tense and unusual challenge when it takes four people just to keep the snake under control. What sounds like a simple task quickly turns into a careful operation, with everyone trying to avoid sudden movements and stay calm.