Meaning of joint snake | Babel Free

Definitions

A mythical creature of the southern United States, a snake that can reassemble itself when broken or cut into pieces.

Examples

“The farmer, however, knowing the habits of joint snakes, had hidden one of the middle pieces in his pocket.”

“Nat knew, though he had never seen one, that there were such things as joint snakes and hoop snakes.”

“You take them joint snakes, now. That's not one of God's works. You hit one, he breaks into pieces, layin' on the ground like a broken icicle...”

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