hoop snake

US /ˈhuːp sneɪk/
UK /ˈhuːp sneɪk/
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serpente a cerchio

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

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My grandpa used to tell us stories about the legendary hoop snake.
Mio nonno ci raccontava storie sul leggendario serpente a cerchio.
Some folklore describes the hoop snake as having a venomous tail.
Alcune leggende descrivono il serpente a cerchio come avente una coda velenosa.