Will a mousetrap break an adult finger?

Random question, I know. I am wanting to use a mousetrap with bait (like money, or iTunes gift card, or something) to tempt my high school students (as part of a lesson plan). It could be really funny if the mousetrap actually goes off on one of their fingers, but would this cause serious damage? Anyone have experience in this?

Answers:
Yes, try it with a pencil and see what happens.

Other answers:
Yes it would...do not try that it is stupid and you will get expelled from school. But if you don't believe me then stick your finger in it first.
Yes it would...do not try that it is stupid and you will get expelled from school. But if you don't believe me then stick your finger in it first.
A mouse trap....NO
A rat trap...........YES

The mouse trap will just hurt like he((.
and the parents will be able to have you arrested for assault
with the intent to do bodily harm (battery).
Not a mouse trap but a rat trap will.
Who knows.

I have an idea...you should try it yourslef?

Then you will know
yeah that is a bad idea. the mouse trap might not do any damage but you are screaming sue me.
Come on...are you actually a High School teacher? If so, you may be educated but, boy, you sure don't have any common sense. Go ahead and try it. Let's see how long you keep your job after that.
I don't know ... maybe run it by your superintendent and see how they feel about it!What school do you teach at so I am sure my kids don't go there
Formerly, having been a teacher I can't imagine any teacher even thinking about uses any device that could be potentially harmful to their students. Are you looking for a reprimand or a law suit?
Are you crazy? Can you say "Child abuse"? do you want to keep your job?
TEACHER leave those kids alone!!!!

Sir, I too am a teacher, but I will collect MY pension because I won't endanger my students' safety. What are you thinking, man?
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