You would THINK that the Hoopsnake would be the winner, seeing as it’s known for moving and Tsuchinoko is known for being….fat. But look at Tsuchinoko. Look at that face. First place.
Skin Deep returns March 3rd!
You would THINK that the Hoopsnake would be the winner, seeing as it’s known for moving and Tsuchinoko is known for being….fat. But look at Tsuchinoko. Look at that face. First place.
Skin Deep returns March 3rd!
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Tsuchinoko wins on account of being adorable
Wikipedia says Tsuchinoko can not only also roll like a hoop snake, but also do a double-jump.
So… yeah, winner.
ps. Kory – have you drawn any small Skin Deep webcomic banners for links from other sites? I’m currently using the ‘Orientations Part 2 – “Holy crap”‘ image on my page.
Speaking of banners, in the chapters page does anyone see as far as orientations 2 for chapter links or is it just me? I don’t see an orientations 3 or what we’re currently in.
Wikipedia says the tsuchinoko is an extra-wide hoopsnake that can also double-jump. Of course it’s gonna win. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsuchinoko
Slow and steady wins the race. So does slow and adorable, apparently. X3 Just… LOOK AT THAT FACE. You draw such wonderful tsuchinoko.
tsuchinoko real
Wait, aren’t Hoop Snakes, like, real?
Wait, no, I’m thinking of Oroborous syndrome and wheel spiders. Nevermind.
I really love that there’s people out there who love tsuchinokos as much as me. :)
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It was a race to see who would be cuter. Totally fair race.
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