What punishment do the thieves receive in level 8 Inferno?

The eighth and lowest circle of Hell in Dante's Inferno is reserved for thieves. They are punished by being transformed into snakes and constantly stung by other snakes. This transformation symbolizes their deceitfulness and thieving nature, as snakes are often seen as symbols of treachery. The constant stinging represents the pain and suffering they have caused to others through their actions. The thieves are also forced to move in a single, circular line, which symbolizes their inability to escape their punishment and the cycle of sin and retribution.