Exploring Mysterious Cryptids: From Snig Gaster to Loch Ness Monster

Posted Friday, January 31, 2025

By Squatchable.com staff

If you're a fan of cryptozoology and all things mysterious, then you're in for a treat with this latest video from the YouTube channel St\_JimmyTwin. In their video titled "Cryptid Iceberg Part 8 | A Cryptozoology Deep-Dive," they explore the unverifiable entity and cryptozoology iceberg created by thy chesher cat. The video delves into the unverified entities that make up the world of cryptozoology, including some creatures that may not fit the strictest definition of a cryptid. From Skin Walkers and the Mothman to the Hopkinsville goblins and the Flatwoods Monster, the video covers a wide range of unverified entities that are still considered cryptids by many. One particularly interesting creature discussed in the video is the Snig gaster, a flying draconic type cryptid from Frederick County Maryland. First spotted in the 1730s by recent German immigrants, the Snig gaster is described as being half bird and half reptile, possessing a beak full of razor-sharp teeth, sometimes a single monocular eye in the middle of its forehead, and a plethora of tentacles extending from its throat. The video also touches on the Tully monstrum, a soft-bodied animal from the fossil record in the Pennsylvanian subperiod of the Carboniferous period of the cenozoic era around 370 million years ago. Although it was a small aquatic invertebrate animal, it has been used as an explanation for several other cryptids, including the Loch Ness Monster and modern dragon sightings. Another interesting creature discussed in the video is the Buu, a large semi-aquatic relative of the Kodo Dragon from the northern Himalayas region of Northeastern India. Described as looking quite similar to its Koto cousin but dark blue in color with a white underbelly and three rows of spines all down its back, the Buu has not been seen since the 1950s. Overall, this video is a fascinating deep-dive into the world of cryptozoology and unverified entities. Whether you're a seasoned cryptid enthusiast or just dipping your toes into the world of the unknown, this video is definitely worth a watch. So head over to St\_JimmyTwin's YouTube channel and check it out for yourself!