The phrase "long snake" refers to a situation or thing that is very long and stretches out in a winding or sinuous manner, similar to how a snake appears when it moves. Full definition
I roll my dough into long snakes 2 - 3» wide, then freeze, to fit into the tube portion of my food processor. (epicurious.com)
If that means 8 - foot long snakes in the toilet, maybe they can serve as a cautionary tale and we can start thinking twice about ravishing every last wild place left on the planet. (treehugger.com)
I was showing a couple around an open house when I suddenly made eye contact with an unwelcome guest... a four - foot long snake that had crawled up the outside of the front window. (realtormag.realtor.org)