This Riddle Describes a Spine-Tingling Shape

Riddle:

I sizzle like bacon, I’m built from an egg, I’ve got backbone but no legs. I peel like onions, yet remain whole. I can be tall like a pole, but still fit in a hole. What am I?

Answer:

Answer: A snake. Explanation: Snakes hiss (sizzle), come from eggs, have spines but no legs, shed skin (peel), and are long yet flexible.