Is the hoop snake a myth?

Yes, the hoop snake is considered a myth. The concept of a hoop snake, which is said to grab its tail in its mouth and roll like a wheel, has never been accepted by the scientific community. Naturalist Raymond Ditmars once offered $10,000 in trust for anyone who could provide evidence of its existence, underscoring the skepticism surrounding this legendary creature. The story and the associated behaviors, such as the snake forming itself into a hoop to chase prey rapidly, originate from folklore and have no basis in observed natural behavior 1.