Unveiling the Terrifying Legend of the Tsuchinoko: Japan's Mysterious Cryptid. #folklore #Tsuchinoko
6Despite its supposedly ridiculous appearance, this Japanese cryptid continues to be the focus of several terrifying urban tales.
At first appearance, the tsuchinoko appears to be no great concern at all.
It is a snake-like creature with a very thick body and tiny tail that enjoys drinking and small animals.
This creature, which some believe to be a kind of "yōkai" or Japanese spirit and others believe to be a real, undiscovered animal, gained a lot of attention when numerous people reported seeing something resembling it all around Japan.
For some, the thought of a massive, thick, unknown monster that resembles a snake may be frightening enough, but the horror doesn't stop there.
The tsuchinoko is thought to have powerful, lethal venom, teeth resembling those of a viper, and a loud call that witnesses have reported hearing.
Whether it's an actual snake species that has been exaggerated, a pure mythological creature, or something else entirely, one thing is for sure: certain people swear by the presence and deadly nature of this creature.