OranguSnake

OranguSnake is the slash ship between Coby and Tanner from the Mao Mao: Heroes of Pure Heart fandom.

Canon
In Orangusnake Begins, it's revealed that Orangusnake use to be two different beings: a King Cobra named Coby and an Orangutan named Tanner. Coby and Tanner meet shortly after both trying to rob a goat named Krispy. Coby tried to rob Krispy first but ended up being stepped on. As Krispy walks away from Coby, Tanner jumps out of the bushes and also tries to rob Krispy, using his banana as a weapon. Upon seeing Tanner, Coby asks, "Who is that?" Through Coby's eyes he sees Tanner as being buff and even remarking "wishing he had a body like that".

When Krispy hits Tanner in the face and steals his banana, Coby rushes over and helps Tanner up. The two smile at each other before teaming up to criminal activities, such as theft, robbery and environmental activism. Later, Coby and Tanner try to rob Mao Mao and Bao Bao before unfortunately getting beat up. The two are seen injured and lying on the ground not moving, aside from some twitches. While on the ground, Kripsy comes by and steals another one of Tanner's bananas from his hand, which doesn't go unnoticed by either of them. It starts to rain while Coby exclaims that the're the worst criminals. He also states he will go to the ends of the Earth if it means getting Tanner his banana back. While exclaiming this he notices a tree with bananas on it on top of a cliff.

While heading up the cliff to retrieve a banana, Coby wraps around Tanner's waist as he uses his fangs to try and pull a banana of the tree. When doing this, two leaves fall down onto Tanner's shoulders when lighting strikes, making the two look like one terrific creature. Kripsy is frightened by the sight and so throws his wallet and Tanner's banana at them. The two then became one being, Orangusnake.

In The Perfect Couple, during a fight with Mao Mao, Mao Mao splits Orangusnake in half making him become Tanner and Coby once again. When Coby opens his eyes he immediately rushes to Tanner, wrapping himself around Tanner again. As Mao Mao points at the two and tells them to calm down, Tanner is pulled closer to Coby by Coby's tail. Coby asks if Mao Mao will get of his ship now.

Throughout several episodes the two are seen emoting with each other. One insistence is in Sleeper Sofa when the Coby part of Orangusnake laughs and the Tanner part smiles with him. Similarly in Strange Bedfellows, the two parts are seen smiling, frowning and having hurt expressions. Other insistences have the Tanner part looking happily up at the Coby part.

It appears that Coby and Tanner do not function well when separated. Together they are skilled in fighting and leadership. When apart they tend to fail more frequently at things, such as a robbery. It's implied that they also rely on each other for survival. Coby seems to need Tanner more as when Coby is separated, he immediately wants to be attached with Tanner again.

Fanon
OranguSnake is not as popular as some other ships within the fandom, however it's still well know by fans. Fans have debated whether or not it is a canon relationship. Some call it a "representation of a healthy long gay relationship." However, nothing has been proved canon. It has been labelled by a few fans as a "Be gay, Do crime" ship.

In fan works, Coby and Tanner are portrayed as a very loving and sweet couple, who care for each other and overall are in love.

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Trivia

 * "OranguSnake" is a reference to their combined name.