How Do Snakes Move Without Legs? 🐍

0:00How Do Snakes Move Without Legs?

LumiHave you ever wondered how snakes move without any legs at all?

BrikWatch closely, right here under the stars, and our whole answer begins in the sand.

BrikBrik points to a quiet oasis, warm sand glowing soft beneath the palms.

LumiNot one single ripple of sand is moving yet, only quiet, resting dunes.

BrikGod the Father made this world out of love, and He told us to call Him Father.

LumiGood morning, dear friends! We are Brik and Lumi, and today we got up very early to watch the sunrise together.

BrikLook, the stars are still shining, and in a few minutes the sun will come up just for us.

LumiOpen your eyes wide and come along, today something special is waiting.

BrikCan you say snake? Snake. A long, friendly animal that moves without any legs.

LumiSomewhere near a warm rock, one quiet snake sleeps curled in a tidy coil.

BrikNobody is too small or too unimportant — God the Father wants every one of us in Heaven.

LumiBy morning, we will learn exactly how he moves across the whole warm sand.

BrikEven in the dark, tall palm trees sway soft above the quiet little oasis pool.

2:00What Happens in the Oasis Cottage at Night?

LumiA chicken! Can you say chicken? Chicken.

BrikThe whole oasis rests quiet, close together, safe under the wide night sky.

LumiCurled up like this, Coco tucks her fluffy chicks warm beneath her own wings.

BrikNot one single chick peeks out from under Coco's wings tonight.

BrikGod the Father sent us the Lord Jesus, because He wants real happiness for us.

LumiResting quietly like this, Coco feels warm and safe beside her two best friends.

BrikThe whole oasis waits patiently.

LumiCan you wait quietly too?

BrikNot one star stops twinkling.

LumiCoco leans into Brik's side, warm and safe beside the warm sand.

BrikThe stars above the oasis blink, calm and perfectly still tonight.

LumiA little cricket! Can you say cricket? A tiny bug that sings at night.

BrikIts small song rises and falls, soft and steady over the sleeping sand.

LumiMary, the Queen of Heaven, is a Mother to every one of us and never forgets us.

BrikCan you say coil? Coil. To curl up round and round, like a soft, sleepy spiral.

LumiThat sleeping snake stays coiled up tight, warm against the cooling night sand.

BrikLet's build somewhere warm, right where we can rest before our long oasis day begins.

BrikLook what we are building today, come closer and watch with us!

LumiA cozy wooden cottage, hung with soft lanterns from one wall to the other.

4:20Why Can't Giggles Slither Like a Snake?

BrikWe are calling it The Lantern-Lit Oasis Cottage.

LumiInside, cool water waits ready in a clay jug, for a warm oasis day ahead.

LumiBlock by block, slowly, and it is already growing taller.

BrikBeam by beam, and lantern by lantern, rising warm against the dark.

LumiCoco ambles up to the new cottage, sniffing the fresh, warm wood.

BrikIt is finished! Look how beautiful it turned out.

LumiThe Lantern-Lit Oasis Cottage is finished, glowing soft under the wide night sky.

BrikFrom here, we will watch a quiet snake glide across the whole warm sand.

LumiAnd now a riddle, listen carefully.

LumiBrik counted every warm lantern glowing inside the brand new cottage.

BrikHow many warm lanterns are glowing inside the cottage tonight?

BrikTake your time, it is good to think a little longer.

LumiWell done, exactly right! I heard how beautifully you answered.

LumiThree warm lanterns, glowing softly. One, two, three.

BrikThree little lights, and every single one watches over the sleeping oasis.

BrikTime to get to work, and work is much nicer when we do it together.

BrikOne small lantern, glowing softly right beside the new cottage.

LumiWe are calling it The First Oasis Lantern.

BrikIts warm little glow lights up the nearest sleepy coil just enough to see.

LumiWe did it, and we did it together.

LumiThe First Oasis Lantern is ready, and three more will soon glow beside it.

BrikLook, out past the palms, a thick black cloud rolls in fast.

LumiThe whole sky darkens in a few quick seconds, and the wind picks up.

BrikA bright zigzag flashes across the whole dark sky, quick and silver-white.

LumiFor one whole second, the entire oasis glows bright as daylight.

BrikDo not worry, everyone, that flash is only bright light, quick and harmless.

LumiWe are here together, safe and warm, and it is rolling past.

BrikGiggles peeks out slowly, and the little pink bunny calms down beside him.

LumiSomewhere in the damp sand, a frog croaks happily at every warm raindrop.

BrikCan you say thunder? Thunder. The deep, rolling sound after a flash of light.

LumiLight travels so fast, we see the flash long before the thunder ever arrives.

BrikThe rain patters gentle on every palm leaf, and the thick cloud rolls on by.

LumiLook, the sky is clearing already, calm and dark and full of stars again.

BrikGiggles hops up, giggling with relief, glad the whole sky is quiet once more.

BrikTime for a question, think for a moment.

LumiBrik counted every bright star peeking back out after the clouds rolled by.

BrikHow many bright stars are peeking back out over the oasis?

LumiHave a think, we will wait for you.

BrikBravo, that is it! You are real Dream Builders.

BrikFive bright stars, peeking back out. One, two, three, four, five.

LumiFive little stars, and every single one shines calm again over the quiet oasis.

LumiBring the blocks, dear builders, we are starting something new.

9:20Why Is the Sky Turning Gold Over the Oasis?

LumiOne tall, thin tower, built from smooth boards right beside the cottage.

BrikWe are calling it The Night-Watch Oasis Tower.

LumiClimb up, and the whole dark oasis spreads out quiet beneath you.

BrikIt is finished! Look how beautiful it turned out.

BrikThe Night-Watch Oasis Tower stands tall, and Lumi waves gently from the top.

BrikWhat a curious, patient start to our very long day.

LumiIf you like what we built, show us a thumbs up!

BrikCan you say curious? Curious.

LumiLook what we are building today, come closer and watch with us!

BrikOne small bridge, leading toward the edge where the sun will soon rise.

LumiWe are calling it The Dawn-Oasis Bridge.

BrikIts planks glow pale gold already, leading straight toward the morning light.

BrikWe did it, and we did it together.

LumiThe Dawn-Oasis Bridge is ready, and Coco is already standing at the far end.

BrikLook, past the tower, the deep dark sky is starting to change.

LumiIt is turning from deep black to a soft, gentle shade of grey.

BrikThe stars are fading, one by one, like little candles going out slowly.

LumiWatch closely, the edge of the sky is starting to glow soft and warm.

BrikA thin golden line grows wider, along the far edge of the whole oasis.

LumiOne by one, tiny sparkles begin to shimmer across the warming sand.

11:40What Is the Great S-Curve Oasis Gazebo?

BrikLook, the sun is climbing higher and the whole world is turning golden.

LumiThe whole oasis is waking up in gold, right before our eyes.

BrikGood morning, sleepy oasis! The sun is finally, wonderfully, all the way up.

LumiThe last cool shadow fades, and the whole sand glows bright golden warm.

BrikCan you say golden? Golden.

LumiNow, in the light of this brand new day, let's solve our whole no-legs mystery.

BrikHow does a snake really move so smoothly without a single leg to help him?

LumiLet's watch him uncoil and glide, right here in the morning light.

BrikHis whole body curves into a wide letter S, over and over, end to end.

LumiEach curve of that S-shape pushes gently against a little bump in the sand.

BrikA rabbit! Can you say rabbit? Rabbit.

LumiHer name is Clover, and she watches from a safe, sunny distance nearby.

BrikClover twitches her ears, watching the whole S-curve ripple smoothly along.

LumiTime to get to work, and work is much nicer when we do it together.

LumiOne round flower bed, blooming bright right at the oasis pool's warm edge.

BrikWe are calling it The Morning Oasis-Bloom Flower Bed.

LumiCan you say undulate? Undulate. To move in smooth, wave-like curves.

BrikIt is finished! Look how beautiful it turned out.

BrikThe Morning Oasis-Bloom Flower Bed is ready, glowing warm in the early light.

LumiA snake's whole body undulates in one long, connected, wave-like motion.

BrikCan you say scale? Scale. One of many small, tough plates covering the skin.

LumiHere comes a riddle, say the answer out loud!

BrikBrik counted every glowing S-curve painted along the great gazebo.

LumiHow many glowing S-curves are painted on the gazebo?

BrikTake your time, it is good to think a little longer.

LumiWonderful, you got it! I am so proud of you.

LumiSix glowing S-curves, counted carefully. One, two, three, four, five, six.

BrikSix painted curves, and every single one shows one whole wave of movement.

LumiCan you say propel? Propel. To push something forward with a strong, steady force.

BrikEach curve of Ziggy's whole body helps propel him a little further along.

LumiClover watches a fresh trail curve through the sand behind Ziggy's own path.

BrikCan you say flexible? Flexible. Able to bend and curve easily, without snapping.

LumiA snake's whole spine is wonderfully flexible, bending into wave after wave.

BrikCan you say push-off? Push-off. The moment a curve presses against something solid.

15:50Why Do Wide Scales Help a Snake Grip the Ground?

LumiEvery little push-off against a pebble sends Ziggy gliding a bit further ahead.

BrikCan you say smooth? Smooth. Even and gentle, without any sudden bumps at all.

LumiThe gazebo hums soft and steady, glowing warm in the climbing sun.

BrikLet's build somewhere big, right where the whole oasis can see our giant answer.

BrikBring the blocks, dear builders, we are starting something new.

LumiA giant, blocky gazebo, wrapped with a glowing S-shaped path around it.

BrikWe are calling it The Great S-Curve Oasis Gazebo.

LumiWide belly scales grip every little bump, gripping the ground like tiny hooks.

LumiSee how nicely it fits, one block sitting neatly on another.

BrikCurve by curve, and scale by scale, rising taller with the morning sun.

LumiCan you say grip? Grip. To hold on firmly, without slipping or sliding away.

BrikA snake! Can you say snake? Snake.

LumiHis name is Ziggy, and he glides right around the gazebo's whole glowing curve.

BrikZiggy's bright, colorful scales flash in the sun as he moves smooth and steady.

BrikWe did it, and we did it together.

LumiThe Great S-Curve Oasis Gazebo is finished, and Clover settles down to watch.

BrikCan you say muscle? Muscle. A strong part inside the body that helps it move.

LumiMuscles along Ziggy's whole body squeeze and release, one after another.

BrikBrik claps his hands, delighted at how smooth and gentle Ziggy's whole glide looks.

LumiAnd now a riddle, listen carefully.

LumiBrik counted every S-curve Ziggy glided through around the whole gazebo.

BrikHow many S-curves did Ziggy glide through?

BrikHave a think, we will wait for you.

LumiWell done, exactly right! I heard how beautifully you answered.

BrikSix smooth S-curves, counted steadily. One, two, three, four, five, six.

LumiSix gentle curves, and every single one carried Ziggy further around the path.

BrikLook what we are building today, come closer and watch with us!

BrikFour little steps, each one painted with one more S-curve than the last.

LumiWe are calling it The Four Curve-Counting Steps.

BrikStep up slowly, counting each curve, all the way to the top step.

LumiWe are not in a hurry, because things made carefully last the longest.

LumiOne curve, two curves, three curves, then four, brighter with every step.

BrikIt is finished! Look how beautiful it turned out.

BrikThe Four Curve-Counting Steps are finished, and Clover hops up every one.

LumiLook, a goat trots by near the oasis pool, nibbling a low, leafy palm frond.

BrikA goat! Can you say goat? Goat.

LumiShe watches Ziggy's smooth glide, tilting her head with gentle curiosity.

LumiOh, Giggles, wiggling upright sent you tumbling straight into the warm sand.

BrikHe laughs, dusted in sand, crouches low like Ziggy, and wiggles much steadier.

LumiThe oasis settles back into its warm, sunny calm.

LumiTime to get to work, and work is much nicer when we do it together.

LumiOne small feeder, filled with golden seeds, right beside the gazebo.

BrikWe are calling it The Morning Oasis Feeder.

LumiPeck, peck, peck — every little chick loves a good breakfast in the morning sun.

BrikWe did it, and we did it together.

BrikThe Morning Oasis Feeder is ready, and Coco's chicks are the first to visit.

LumiCan you say friendly? Friendly. Kind, gentle, and never a bit scary.

BrikZiggy is a friendly, colorful snake, gliding along without chasing anyone at all.

LumiTime for a question, think for a moment.

LumiBrik counted every snake, rabbit, and goat gathered near the gazebo.

BrikHow many friends are gathered near the gazebo?

BrikTake your time, it is good to think a little longer.

LumiBravo, that is it! You are real Dream Builders.

BrikFive happy friends, gathered calmly. One, two, three, four, five.

LumiFive little friends, and every single one enjoys the very same warm morning sun.

BrikThe sun is climbing high above the oasis now, warm on every grain of sand.

LumiThe sun is high above us, it is exactly noon, time for a little rest.

BrikLet us sit down for a moment and listen to how beautifully quiet it is around us.

LumiLet's rest a moment here in the warm midday sun, listening to the oasis hum softly.

BrikLet's follow the warm midday sun, over to where the loose sand dunes wait.

LumiPast the gazebo, the ground opens into a small, sunny stretch of dunes.

BrikLeave a thumbs up if you are enjoying building with us, it helps other children find us.

LumiLook, warm sunlight glimmers softly across the whole sandy dunes.

23:20What Is the Sidewinding Sand Dune Playground?

BrikThis is the very best time to see Ziggy cross the loosest, hottest sand.

LumiCan you say sidewind? Sidewind. To move sideways in loops across loose ground.

BrikLook, Ziggy throws loops of his own body sideways across the loose, hot sand.

LumiOnly two small points of his whole body touch the hot sand at any one moment.

BrikThat clever sidewinding keeps most of him lifted safely off the hottest ground.

LumiLet's build somewhere bright, right where the whole oasis can watch him sidewind.

BrikBring the blocks, dear builders, we are starting something new.

BrikA wide, sandy playground, sculpted into gentle dunes for sliding and looping.

LumiWe are calling it The Sidewinding Sand Dune Playground.

BrikLoop by loop, Ziggy crosses the dunes, touching down light and quick each time.

LumiA little more and it will be ready, do you like it so far?

LumiDune by dune, and loop by loop, rising bright with the midday sun.

BrikCan you say loop? Loop. A curved shape that circles partway back on itself.

LumiZiggy loops sideways again, quick and light, barely touching the warm sand.

BrikNot one loop lands in quite the same spot as the one that came before it.

BrikIt is finished! Look how beautiful it turned out.

LumiThe Sidewinding Sand Dune Playground is finished, warm and glowing in the midday sun.

BrikCan you say cool? Cool. Not too hot, comfortable, and pleasant to touch.

LumiSidewinding keeps most of Ziggy's body cool, lifted just above the hottest sand.

LumiHere comes a riddle, say the answer out loud!

LumiBrik counted every sideways loop Ziggy made crossing just one warm dune.

BrikHow many sideways loops did Ziggy make?

BrikHave a think, we will wait for you.

LumiWonderful, you got it! I am so proud of you.

BrikSeven sideways loops, counted patiently. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven.

LumiSeven quick loops, and every single one kept Ziggy cool and moving along.

BrikCan you say shimmer? Shimmer. To shine with a soft, flickering, silvery light.

LumiZiggy's bright scales shimmer with every loop across the sunny dunes.

BrikThe goat watches each shimmering loop, chewing slowly on her palm frond.

LumiCan you say brief? Brief. Very short, lasting only a tiny moment.

BrikEach touch of sand during a sidewind stays wonderfully brief and light.

LumiThe warm sun warms every grain of sand along the whole sandy dunes.

BrikCan you say clever? Clever. Quick to figure out a good, careful way to do something.

LumiSidewinding is a clever trick for crossing the very hottest desert sand.

BrikThe dunes hum soft and steady, glowing warm in the midday sun.

BrikLook what we are building today, come closer and watch with us!

LumiOne small signpost, pointing one way to the gazebo, one to the dunes.

BrikWe are calling it The Gazebo-Or-Playground Signpost.

LumiOne arrow points back to the S-curves, the other to the sandy loops.

LumiWe did it, and we did it together.

BrikThe Gazebo-Or-Playground Signpost is ready, and Lumi reads it out loud, delighted.

BrikTime to get to work, and work is much nicer when we do it together.

BrikOne spinning pinwheel, right beside the dunes, catching every warm breeze.

LumiWe are calling it The Oasis Breeze Pinwheel.

BrikA cool breeze keeps the whole stretch of dunes comfortable in the strong sun.

LumiIt is finished! Look how beautiful it turned out.

LumiThe Oasis Breeze Pinwheel spins gently, and the goat watches it turn round.

LumiOh, Giggles, hopping sideways on two legs is rather more tiring than sidewinding.

BrikHe laughs, catches his breath, and admits Ziggy's own way looks much easier.

LumiThe dunes settle back into their warm, sunny calm.

29:40Does Rain Reach the Warm Desert Oasis?

BrikLook, way out past the dunes, a dark cloud is gathering, far away.

LumiQuick, let's build one small shed, right where a spare clay water jug stays cool.

BrikBring the blocks, dear builders, we are starting something new.

LumiOne tiny shed, just big enough for one spare, cool clay water jug.

BrikWe are calling it The Little Water-Jug Shed.

LumiIts little window lets us peek in at the jug, cool and full and ready.

LumiWe did it, and we did it together.

BrikThe Little Water-Jug Shed is ready, tucked snug beside the sand dunes.

BrikThe sun is starting to lean low now, painting the whole dunes gold.

LumiLook, way out past the oasis, that same dark cloud is rolling closer.

BrikThe whole sky darkens fast, and a bright zigzag flashes on the far horizon.

LumiLet's count together: light travels faster than sound, so we hear thunder after.

BrikAnd now a riddle, listen carefully.

BrikCount with Brik: one, two, three, four, and then comes the low, rolling boom.

LumiHow many seconds passed between the flash and the thunder?

LumiTake your time, it is good to think a little longer.

BrikWell done, exactly right! I heard how beautifully you answered.

BrikFour whole seconds, counted steady. One, two, three, four.

LumiFour seconds means that far-off storm is still safely, quietly distant.

BrikEven a warm rain freshens the whole oasis, filling the little pool up higher.

LumiNot one palm leaf minds a gentle rain; the whole oasis welcomes every drop.

LumiTime for a question, think for a moment.

LumiBrik counted every tall palm tree standing around the little oasis pool.

BrikHow many palm trees stand around the pool?

BrikHave a think, we will wait for you.

LumiBravo, that is it! You are real Dream Builders.

BrikSix tall palm trees, counted calmly. One, two, three, four, five, six.

LumiSix leafy palms, and every single one gives cool, welcome shade to the pool.

BrikListen, the far-off rumble is fading, softer and slower, one by one.

LumiLook, the sky is clearing fast, bright and freshly washed above the oasis.

BrikLook up — a whole bright rainbow is arching over the gazebo, all on its own!

LumiEvery rabbit, goat, and snake nearby settles calm again in the warm sun.

LumiLet's follow the low, golden sun back toward the gazebo and the whole oasis.

LumiBack near the gazebo, the whole sky is turning a deep, glowing orange and pink.

BrikLook, the sunset sky glows the same warm gold as the sand at evening.

LumiCan you say sunset? Sunset. That is when the sun goes down low in the sky.

BrikCan you say dusk? Dusk. That is the soft, quiet time just before full dark.

BrikAs the great sun sinks low, Ziggy glides one last gentle loop around the pool.

LumiLet's watch the sky turn deeper.

BrikIts glow fades slow and gentle.

BrikLook what we are building today, come closer and watch with us!

LumiOne small pyramid, built from tiny glowing blocks in every bright scale color.

BrikWe are calling it The Scale-Color Pyramid.

BrikEvery little block glows its own bright hue, stacked five rows high.

LumiIt is finished! Look how beautiful it turned out.

LumiThe Scale-Color Pyramid is ready, and it glows softly in the fading light.

LumiOh, Giggles, a shifting, windy trail is a very tricky thing to count.

BrikHe cheers proudly once the breeze settles and he counts every curve correctly.

LumiThe oasis settles back into its warm, glowing calm.

BrikGive us a thumbs up if you want to see the next episode!

LumiCan you say share? Share. To give some of what you have to a friend.

BrikTime to get to work, and work is much nicer when we do it together.

BrikOne small wooden bench, facing straight toward the whole glowing gazebo.

LumiWe are calling it The Cottage-Watching Bench.

BrikSit here quietly, and watch every curve glow softly against the dark sky.

LumiWe did it, and we did it together.

LumiThe Cottage-Watching Bench is ready, and Lumi is already curled up, watching.

BrikBrik pats the little bench gently, proud of the whole long, gliding day.

LumiCan you say proud? Proud. We built and learned so much today.

BrikHere comes a riddle, say the answer out loud!

LumiBrik and Lumi counted six morning S-curves, then seven sideways loops.

BrikHow many curves and loops did we count altogether today?

LumiTake your time, it is good to think a little longer.

BrikWonderful, you got it! I am so proud of you.

BrikSix and seven makes thirteen, counted slowly and surely all together.

LumiCan you say altogether? Altogether.

BrikThirteen gliding wonders, and every single one helped tell our whole legless story.

LumiCan you say gentle? Gentle. Soft and kind, never rough or too sudden.

BrikEven a big, sweeping curve can move gentle and slow when Ziggy rests.

LumiClover tucks her paws in, resting calm beside the glowing pyramid.

BrikCan you say drowsy? Drowsy. Sleepy, and ready to curl up for a good rest.

LumiZiggy grows drowsy by the fire, coiling snug into one warm, round spiral.

38:20How Does the Whole Oasis Get Ready for Night?

BrikThe goat settles near the water-jug shed, chewing one last leafy frond.

LumiNot one curve of sand tonight will look the same come morning light.

BrikThe palm leaves rustle once, soft and slow, in the cooling evening air.

LumiCoco's chicks doze warm, tucked safe beneath her wings by the fire.

BrikThe little oasis pool lies still and calm, mirroring the very first stars.

LumiLet's build one last place, right where the whole oasis can rest, warm and calm.

LumiBring the blocks, dear builders, we are starting something new.

BrikA wide, welcoming camp, ringed with lanterns beneath the tall swaying palms.

LumiWe are calling it The Warm Oasis Campfire.

BrikOne by one, its lanterns glow, each one warmer than the last.

BrikBlock by block, slowly, and it is already growing taller.

LumiPost by post, and lantern by lantern, filling up with today's last golden light.

BrikThe campfire glows the same warm orange as the whole sunset sky above it.

LumiZiggy coils up close to the fire, resting easy after his own long, gliding day.

BrikEvery friend gathers close, warmed by the fire beneath the swaying palm leaves.

LumiIt is finished! Look how beautiful it turned out.

LumiThe Warm Oasis Campfire is finished, glowing warm under the very first stars.

BrikLook, it is dark again now, just like it was at the start of our day.

LumiBut this time, we know exactly how a snake moves without any legs at all.

BrikA whole body curves into waves, and wide scales grip the ground with every push.

LumiListen to the oasis grow quiet.

BrikCan you say cozy? Cozy.

LumiCozy just means warm, soft, and safe, exactly like our whole oasis tonight.

BrikNot one grain of sand tonight will ever forget Ziggy's own smooth, gliding path.

LumiA single lantern still glows in the same cottage window, steady every night.

BrikSomewhere close by, a cricket starts up its same, steady song once more.

LumiTom's ears twitch softly in the very last warm light before dark settles.

BrikA dog! Can you say dog? Dog.

LumiThe whole oasis smells of warm sand and settling evening air.

BrikNot one lantern around the whole camp glows in quite the same gold.

LumiA single star returns to the same corner of the sky, night after night.

BrikClover naps curled up beside the pyramid, warm in its colorful glow.

LumiBeside the pool, the palm leaves rustle once, soft under the first bright stars.

BrikThe night feels calm, complete, and wonderfully, warmly still.

42:40How Do Snakes Really Move Without Legs? The Whole Answer

BrikIf you want to build with us tomorrow, ask your mum or dad to press Subscribe.

LumiPress Subscribe together with your parents, and Brik and Lumi will be here waiting for you tomorrow.

BrikIf you had a good time with us, press Subscribe so you do not lose our cartoon.

LumiThe stars are twinkling again, and our long, beautiful day is slowly coming to an end.

BrikWe built so much today, and we learned even more.

LumiThank you for being with us, it was much nicer together.

BrikSo remember, a whole body curving into waves is how a snake glides without legs.

LumiThe gazebo glows soft and warm one last time, calm under the bright stars.

LumiGiggles waves from far away before he disappears for the night, and the little bells on his cap ring softly.

BrikBye bye! Sleep sweetly, our dear friends.