Reflections on the Snake’s Physical Strength
The more they saw, the more they admired the physical strength of the snake. Its body was filled with powerful muscles, made to put that exercise in power so that it could easily overpower prey animals. They could even imagine how it would coil around the prey, immobilizing it purely by muscular force. The bulge in its midsection bore testimony to this, perhaps having overcome a large animal in one swift, calculated lunge.
Workers were amazed by the biology behind the ability of the snake to do just that. While other predators relied on claws and teeth, large snakes relied on their body. A muscular build helps them squeeze until the prey can breathe no longer, which was an extremely exhausting act of both strength and patience. It realized its body was its ultimate weapon, and the workers were able to gain a deep respect for the power of the snake.
The workers, who stood staring at the snake, were filled with great awe and humility. The sheer scale and brute force of the creature would remind one of how untamed power sometimes lies unrevealed in nature, with all these beliefs seen at such moments. They were well aware that they were witnessing an animal in its element, perfectly adapted to its environment, designed for survival.
