WTF is a Hash Snake?

Take A Toke Back In Time

We’re going old school. Like 13th-century, hash-on-a-silk-pillow, old school. Or at least, 20th-century Amsterdam coffeeshop old school. Whatever your century (looking at you, Sam), this post is dedicated to the timeless, beguiling cannabis product that’s older than bongs and cooler than blunt wraps: the hash joint.

My mom’s been rolling them for decades. She calls it “the snake.” That’s because of the bit of hash, sometimes a soft coil of bubble hash, dry sift, or hash oil, running through the middle of the joint like a little vein of slithering resin. The snake might poke its oily little head out mid-smoke, stretching forward while you pass the joint around. Watching it slither out is part of the ritual, part of the enjoyable experience.

And make no mistake, this is a ritual. Not a dab-and-go affair, not a butane hash oil situation. This is for people who appreciate the artisanal cannabis hash, who want to take their dankest flower and give it a friend.

What Exactly Is a Hash Joint?

In case you’re very new to this: a hash joint is any cannabis joint that includes a concentrated form of cannabis: hashish. Typically, hash pieces, hash oil, or soft blocks of hashish are rolled in alongside the flower. Unlike most cannabis concentrate or extract products, hash has a tactile, sticky charm to it. That dark resin is made from the desirable resins and sticky resin that the female cannabis plant produces in abundance.

Think of it as a remix: the cannabis flower gets a bump in flavour and potency from the hash. The unique profile of the hash makes everything feel a little smoother, a little warmer, a little stronger.

Some Final Hash History

If you like a little context with your cloud, know this: hash is one of the most ancient cannabis products known to humankind. It’s been celebrated, banned, and analyzed for centuries. It's also been blamed for panic attacks, anxiety, and paranoia (usually by people who don’t understand full-spectrum cannabis).

Still, it’s survived the ages , changing form and consistency depending on regional differences and chemical separation methods. From hybrid plants to cannabis end product seizures, hash has been through it all. And it still looks good doing it. Just search for some high-quality images of pressed hash and you’ll see what we mean.

So roll it, light it, pass it, whatever you do, don’t forget to enjoy the ride.