Making the snake was fun and provided a great way to review or learn how to create professional-looking amigurumi. The pattern and the workbook are incredibly comprehensive; they answer every question before I'd even thought of some of them. The snake is very unique; June offers instructions to personalize it at every step -- the yarn colors, the snake's size, how often you will record the temperatures, all offer options. Even the tongue offers options! Learning June's "Perfect Stripe" technique is worth the price all by itself. June's other ebooks also provide great value and comprehensive information.