A wrap around the snake’s waist will not kill anyone. The snake coil is clinically known as herpes zoster, which is mostly seen in immunocompromised individuals and is not life-threatening. Herpes zoster is due to varicella-zoster virus infection, the virus mainly invades the nerves, mostly along the peripheral nerve distribution, arranged in bands, occurring on one side of the body, usually not more than the midline, only a few patients will cause the involvement of the contralateral nerve branches at the same time, so the serpentine waist will rarely appear to wrap around a circle. The disease, which mainly manifests as skin surface redness, blisters and severe pain, is not life-threatening and can be cured with regular antiviral and immune boosting treatment. The course of shingles is long, and patients should treat it promptly and adhere to the treatment to avoid posterior neuralgia. Patients with shingles should not worry too much and can visit the dermatology department of the hospital and receive active treatment. It is not advisable to drink alcohol and avoid spicy and irritating food during treatment.