Meaning of the word "hoop snake" in English

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hoop snake

US /ˈhuːp sneɪk/
UK /ˈhuːp sneɪk/
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Noun

1.

a mythical snake said to grasp its tail in its mouth and roll like a hoop

Example:
My grandpa used to tell us stories about the legendary hoop snake.
Some folklore describes the hoop snake as having a venomous tail.
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