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Snake

The Giant Snake has no name, and plays a minor part.

Physical Attributes

The giant snake is an enormous snake, with black and orange stripes. He is very ambiguous, his gender is male. The snake is reminiscent of the giant sandworms in "Beetlejuice."

The Pumpkin King

The snake is holding Dr. Finkelstein hostage. At first, Jack thinks he's the doctor's pet but when the doctor tells him otherwise, Jack must fight him to free the doctor. Jack, when leaving the snake unconscious after which he was left at fristians mercy where it appears he did actually become a pet and was later recycled into a Christmas present.

The Nightmare Before Christmas

When Jack was getting everyone ready for Christmas, the snake is being used as a stocking. However, the snake eats the Corpse Dad who is stuffing it with skulls. Later, after Jack places the snake in a house, it eats presents and the christmas tree, much to a kid's horror. Until Santa makes him cough out the tree and a gift as well. It is also unknown what the real gift was for the little boy.

Haunted Mansion Holiday

During the Haunted Mansion Holiday in Disneyland, this snake can be seen in the Attic scene, having already eaten some presents. Jack's Naughty and Nice list is hanging out of its mouth, and stretches throughout the room. The snake makes a hissing noise as you pass by.

Trivia

  • Kul Katura the Serpent Lord from MediEvil bears a strong resemblance to the Giant Snake. Only he has horns and fold-like "ears".
  • Fandom holds the Snake to be female.
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