Answer:
I have legs but walk not, a strong back but work not. Two good arms but reach not. A seat but sit and tarry not.
What 8 letter word can have a letter taken away and it still makes a word. Take another letter away and it still makes a word. Keep on doing that until you have one letter left. What is the word?
A leathery snake, with a stinging bite. I'll stay coiled up, unless I must fight.
When I get closer my tail grows longer, but when I go away my tail leads the way.
I can be used to type and point you see. But don't forget, you can count on me. What am I?
Almost everyone needs it, asks for it, gives it. But almost nobody takes it.