Southside Serpents



Southside Serpents also known as Serpents is a gang made up of dangerous criminals from the Southside. This gang was lead by FP Jones but due to his retirement he passed on this role to his son Jughead.

Becoming a Serpent
In order for someone to become a Southside Serpent, they must undergo an initiation ceremony. There are four stages.First, every new member must take care of the Serpent's dog, "The Beast" otherwise known as Hot Dog. Secondly, they must memorize and recite the serpent laws in the order provided; these are rules the Southside Serpents live by. Thirdly, they must retrieve a knife from the Serpent's rattlesnake cage. Finally, the last stage, known as "the gauntlet", involves a physical demonstration of loyalty and strength, specifically, being jumped into the gang by its members, which essentially requires the initiate to endure multiple punches to all areas of the body only to rise and stand firm. Completing the final task, the initiate is congratulated by shaking the other members hands, a sign of "good sportsmanship", and granted the Serpent Jacket, now accepted as one of their own. This last stage demonstrates a sign of respect within the Serpents, as they must be willing to die for one another. Female Serpents have an alternative initiation ceremony.Women wanted to join the "club", they'd have to do the "Serpent dance", an outdated, sexist Serpent tradition

Serpent Laws
1. A Serpent never shows cowardice. 2. No Serpent stands alone. 3. If a Serpent is killed or imprisoned, their family will be taken care of. 4. Unknown. 5. No Serpent is left for dead. 6. A Serpent never betrays his own. 7. In unity, there is strength.