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Handmade snake toy. A fun idea you can move and play with!

Deputy Editor of RAG MUSICsasashina
Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

A snake that slithers along, wiggling its body.

Since some snakes are venomous, many children are told not to touch them even if they find one.

But aren’t there some kids who think, “I kind of want to touch one…”?

In this article, we’ll introduce DIY toy snake ideas!

You can make them with familiar materials like recyclables and origami, and some ideas even support learning.

With toys, kids can touch them safely, and there are ideas that make them wiggle just like the real thing.

Give it a try and have fun making and playing!

Handmade snake toys. Ideas you can move and play with! (11–20)

Spin-and-play twirly snake

[Craft Play 002] How to Make a Twirling Snake Toy: A Homemade Spinning Toy Using a Toilet Paper Roll (Quick Version, No Narration)

Spin-and-play twirly snake

Let’s make a unique snake toy that spins and twirls when you flick it—so mesmerizing you’ll find yourself staring at it! All you need is a single toilet paper roll.

Start by cutting diagonally into the edge of the cardboard tube with scissors, then continue cutting in a spiral, slowly working your way around.

Once you’ve finished cutting, hold both ends and gently pull to stretch it out.

Finally, shape the snake’s head and draw eyes and a mouth with a pen to complete it.

It’s super simple and ready to play with right away—that’s the best part.

If you wrap and stick on some washi tape or other decorations, you can enjoy even more dynamic patterns when it moves.

Give it a try!

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In conclusion

We introduced a variety of handmade snake ideas. There were lots of toys you can move and play with. Did you find any ideas you liked? Many can be made from recycled materials, making them perfect for kids’ crafts! Give them a try and have fun making and playing.