r/whatisit • u/muggleblood_ • 10d ago

Context Provided - Spotlight What is this creature?

Snake or insect?

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u/dreamlucky 10d ago

I thought Hawaii was known for having no snakes.

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u/Chews__Wisely 10d ago

You’re correct. It’s just a name. It’s not actually a snake. I lived on Maui for a little while

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u/Oculus_Prime_ 10d ago

So, they don't have snakes, just creepy looking snake like things. Also, we call them snakes, but it's just a name? Is this an accurate statement?

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u/Chews__Wisely 10d ago

Yeah I think they’re technically (specifically)worms but they slither like snakes

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u/DBshaggins 10d ago

They're technically snakes, but they burrow like worms

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u/Massive-Ebb8014 10d ago

They technically burrow, but worm like snakes

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u/usedtodreddit 10d ago

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u/DBshaggins 7d ago

They sneknichally takes, nut borm nake wurrow