Do snakes coil in one direction?

Yes, snakes coil in one direction. Most snakes coil in a clockwise direction, but some species, such as the Gaboon viper, coil in a counterclockwise direction. The direction in which a snake coils is determined by the structure of its vertebrae. Snakes have a series of interlocking vertebrae that allow them to move in a variety of ways, including coiling. The vertebrae are arranged in such a way that it is easier for a snake to coil in one direction than the other.