The fact is that snakes are such creatures that cause quite strong emotions. Either you love them or you absolutely hate them. When it comes to tattoos based on the snake design, you will definitely be fascinated. The nature of the creature itself makes it absolutely mesmerizing.
- Now this is a cool snake tattoo. The bold black and thick lines make this cobra fierce and dangerous. The tattoo artist did a good job to make this tattoo look amazing and deep even though they added gray or shading. The dripping liquid from the snake's underside and the details in the snake's body add character.
2. This is a cool tattoo because the snake's head is semi-tribal and then transitions perfectly into a more detailed and realistic looking snake. This yin yang snake is really original and clever. As the snake head morphs into what appears to be a son of a tribe, the linework is perfectly executed to capture your attention and intrigue you.
3. This snake looks very similar to the "don't tread on me" snake you see on some flags. The way the lines have been executed in this spiraling snake is thick and looks more like a marker or brush stroke. The words carved into the snake's body are a cool idea, and the slight additions of red really pop those particular points well.
4. This snake will now make you step back a step or two when you see it. The red and black body of this sticky looking snake lets you know right away that this is a badass and dangerous snake. The wide open mouth creates a sense of movement and you can tell it's about to strike. The pink mouth gives this snake an even more realistic feel. The detailing on the underside of the snake is also very impressive. You can tell that this tattoo artist had experience in this style of tattooing.
Snakes come in different shapes, design patterns, the shape and poses you can create makes this a great design. In fact, the snake can be easily combined with other objects and creatures to create a great design. You can come up with a number of body art designs with this theme as the central theme.
5. This giant creepy snake screams badass and sexy at the same time. This girl showed how bold and hardcore she is by giving herself a back piece this size. This would have taken hours and hours and multiple sessions. The detail throughout the body, head and mouth is stunning. This piece looks almost three dimensional with the way this snake's head and body are positioned. With perfect shading in the mouth and tail, you will be incredibly impressed.
6. Yellow, red and black, watch out Jack!! This snake means serious business and you can tell by the colors. The tattoo artist did a really good job of bringing movement to this tattoo and giving it a realistic yet traditional American style. The yellow underside and dark red give this snake a dangerous appearance and commands respect. The placement of this tattoo is sure to be in a sensitive area, but as we can all see, it was worth it.
7. Well, this snake is perfectly placed. It almost looks like this snake is guarding or watching this girl. This tattoo shows that she has both a dangerous and a funny side. The tattoo artist did a great job using black and gray to create dimension and depth with the snake. The tongue creates a sense of movement and the dials in the body are perfectly detailed. Overall, this is a really well done tattoo.
One of the amazing things about snake themed tattoos is that they are very popular among the fairer sex. In fact, it is likely that more women than men have snake tattoos. There can be many reasons why this design is so popular. For Asians, it could be because the snake is intertwined with their folklore, culture, and religious aspects. While in other cultures the snake could simply be an intriguing motif with both visual and symbolic value to be used either as a standalone tattoo design or as part of a larger design.
8. A tattoo like this would have hurt quite a bit if it was right on the hip and tailbone. This snake tattoo has an Asian style and looks like it; almost like a traditional kite piece. The shading in the scales on top is very well done and the cobra's head was designed with fear in mind. The small details like the blood coming from the sliding tongue really take this tattoo to a whole new level. With slightly added color and perfect placement, this girl received an amazing piece of art.
9. All the tattoos on this guy's body look like they are full of color, amazing detail and took multiple sessions to complete. This tattoo of an owl and a snake fighting each other is an epic piece that tells the brutal but true story of survival. The shading of the snake is amazing and well done. If you look closely you can see that the snake is entangling the owl and the owl is trying to tear the snake to pieces with its claws.
No matter why a person chooses the snake as the central theme of their tattoo, the fact remains that they look great. The best part is that you can choose from a variety of design options. These snake based tattoos can look great on most parts of the body. The snake design when perfectly captured to look like waves are in motion can look captivating. It actually looks like the snake is gliding on the surface of the skin and is absolutely mesmerizing.
10. Can a tattoo get even better? This tattoo is filled with so much detail from top to bottom that it is ridiculous. As this snake winds its way up the man's arm, through the trees, and makes its way to the apples on the branch, you can almost see a sneaky grin on the mouth of this legless creature. This tattoo is most likely related to the story in the Bible when the serpent spoils Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. Every single piece of this snake is full of details and beautiful colors. The bottom of the snake is as beautiful as the apples in the tree. This was a very well executed tattoo by any measure.
11. The coolest thing about this tattoo is the shading behind the snake tattoo. It looks like the snake will jump off your skin and be ready to smack you at any moment. This tattoo is full of beautiful details that might be overlooked at a glance. The small details of the added white create a shine or shine in the snake skin, making it look even more realistic. The scales look like they actually have texture. It almost feels like you can touch this snake, or even many will be bitten.
Snake Shoulder Tattoo: This version has the snake's tongue out and looks really interesting. Among the more ethnic designs, the snake is shown with a skull and crossbones. The snake can be seen moving within the part of the eye socket or seemingly slipping out of it.
12. This giant snake back tattoo is great, but it looks like it's not quite finished yet. As you can see the upper part is fully colored and the lower part of the snake on the lower back has yet to be colored in the same way. Nonetheless, this snake tattoo has great details and super cool moves. A tattoo of this size would surely have taken several hours and sessions. Since this tattoo migrates to every part of the back, this canvas would have felt a bit of the pain that comes with every back tattoo. Once this monster of a back piece is finished, it will be hard to compete with this snake.
Hooded snake: Usually has the design of the cobra that has its magnificent hood up and this can keep the eye on the tattoo. In this case, the art mimics the way a cobra hypnotizes a potential victim by lifting its hood.
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Snake Tattoo on Side: This can be done in a colorful way, making sure the location chosen is able to hold and display the magnificent full snake tattoo
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Snake motif on the calf: This fascinating example of making the design look its best shows how the shape and texture of the snake's body changes in appearance as your eye moves up and down.
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Snake tattoo on the leg length: This can be rendered using other props such as a basket and a pair of dice. You can have different versions of it like a snake among the flowers or slithering up a tree with a bird or etc.
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Snake tattoo on the thigh area: One can ponder the idea of going with a theme showing the snake running around the circumference of the thigh or in other positions
The permutations and combinations, the poses and the patterns that you can use for your snake tattoos are endless. All you have to do is decide where and what tattoo you want. You will find that once you start thinking about options for a snake tattoo, your imagination and a little research can make for endlessly captivating designs. Choose the one that suits your thoughts, your budget and the area you want to perform it on.
We have collected some more examplesSnake tattoo designsthey are as follows:
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