# Slithery Snake Flashlights The Curl and Coil Snake Light is Illumination Wrapped Around Your Hand By Angela Rajic | Published 2013-12-03 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coil-snake-light References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/488922115077048059/Curl-&-Coil-Snake-Light) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Uncle-Milton-Wild-Snake-Light/dp/B007CJJWH4?tag=trenhunt0f-20) Camping trips require [flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timeli-flashlight), and the outdoors couldn't be a better time and place for the Curl and Coil Snake Light flashlight. The Snake Light is modeled after its namesake with a long scaly body that wraps around your hand for a tighter grip, red glowing eyes when its mouth is closed and a nice strong beam of light from its mouth when its open. The Curl and Coil Snake light is great for kids when they're out camping, having a sleepover at a friend's house, or even just at home as they huddle under the covers before bed. The snake light is great for gown-up nature lovers too. It's a unique and engaging twist on the [traditional, ubiquitous flashlight](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fl1-flashlight) that will a little adventure to [camping trips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/t1-portable-telescopic-camping-lantern) and nighttime routines. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Animal-inspired Lights:** Designing flashlights as animals could become a trend in the outdoor industry, offering a unique and engaging twist to traditional illumination. - **Novelty Light Products:** The creation of unique and fun flashlights that offer a playful experience could become a popular trend, particularly among young kids and consumers who enjoy novelties. - **Functional Hybrid Products:** Combining the functionality of traditional flashlights with fun and playful designs could be a disruptive innovation opportunity in the outdoor and novelty industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Outdoor Products:** The outdoor industry could create more animal-inspired products that offer a unique twist on traditional illumination devices. - **Toy Industry:** Toy companies could produce novelty light products as a unique and playful addition to their product lines. - **Home Goods Industry:** The home goods industry could incorporate functional hybrid products like the Curl and Coil Snake Light for use in nighttime activities such as camping trips and sleepovers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flexible Orientation Camper Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexit-pocket-light.md) - [Aircraft Aluminum Outdoor Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebo-slyde-king-2k-flashlight.md) - [Miniature Camping Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoto-flashlight-duo.md) - [Functional Lifestyle Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flashlight-concept.md) - [Telescoping Campsite Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outask-telescopic-lantern.md) - [Interchangeable Component Camping Flashlights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofriendly-camping-lantern.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Flashlight Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barebones-edison-light-stick.md) - [Portable Telescopic Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outask.md) - [Interactive Pocket Torches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-loopdot.md)