Talk:Lamia/@comment-37532776-20181130174523/@comment-10429980-20181205015600

Indeed, if a large enough constrictor manages to restrain a person and they have no access to a weapon then they basically can't escape on their own, the snake is simply too strong. Its why its recommended if you have a large constrictor like a burmese python as a pet you never handle it alone (it may normally be perfectly placid and safe, but if something unexpectedly sets it off you could be killed), or at least never let it coil around your neck.

Of course a lamia won't be trying to squeeze you to death, but by the same token she'd be a constrictor as smart as a human and thus able to adjust her coils or counter attempts you make to get out in a more strategic way than a real snake.