This book was authored by Glenda Hoyle Berry and published by Son Shine Puppet Co.  It includes complete patterns for small animals such as: 2 mice, skunks, giraffe, kittens, turtles, and fish to be constructed from fake fur. All except the kittens have moving mouths and will fit a small adult hand.

The Mean Streak Serpent puppet pattern has a  large moving-mouth and will fit an adult hand.  The snake can be made any length you want.