Is a rubik's twist the same thing a a rubik's snake?

No, a Rubik's Twist and a Rubik's Snake are not the same thing. The Rubik's Twist is a flexible puzzle made up of triangular prisms that can be twisted to form various shapes, while the Rubik's Snake is a similar concept but specifically designed to create a snake-like figure. Both are part of the Rubik's family of puzzles, but they serve different purposes and have different mechanics.