13. Giant Slithering Snakes
Create a sense of dread around your pool deck with giant, realistic snakes winding their way through your garden beds, wrapping around patio posts, or slithering along the water’s edge. Green, yellow, or black pool noodles are perfect for this due to their natural cylindrical shape. Connect multiple noodles end-to-end using flexible wire inside so you can bend the snake’s body into realistic, undulating S-curves.
Use a utility knife to carve a tapered tail at one end and a wide, flat head at the other. Wrap the body in textured mesh fabric or paint scales using a stencil and metallic spray paint. Add red felt for a long, forked tongue and shiny red rhinestones for menacing, glinting eyes. Position these giant serpents coiled around your pool ladder or peeking out from behind poolside lounge chairs to give your guests a thrilling startle.