What Does a Plumber's Snake Look Like? 

It is a long, flexible metal cable coiled inside a drum or handle, featuring a corkscrew or cutting tip at the end to break apart clogs. 

The working end often has a bulb, blade, or hook. Plumbers feed this cable into a drain and rotate it to physically push through or grab blockages.

Hand snakes are small tools for sinks and tubs, while motorized drain machines use thicker cables for main lines.

Unlike plungers, snakes reach deep into pipes. However, improper use can easily damage older pipes.

Yes, though augers come with various tip styles and cable sizes. 

Yes. Using the wrong size or an aggressive technique can break fragile plumbing.