Tsuchinoko
Depiction from the Shinano Kishōroku | |
| Creature information | |
|---|---|
| Other name(s) | Bachi-hebi (North Japan) |
| Grouping | Yokai |
| Sub grouping | Reptile |
| Origin | |
| Country | Japan |
In Japanese folklore, the tsuchinoko (ツチノコ or 槌の子), literally translating to "child of hammer", is a snake-like being. The name tsuchinoko is prevalent in Western Japan, including Kansai and Shikoku; the creature is known as bachi hebi (バチヘビ) in Northeastern Japan.