How to Draw a Snake

Reviewed by Jeanine Hattas Wilson

Last Updated: October 6, 2021

Snakes are legless reptiles with scaly tubular bodies tapering toward the tail, lidless eyes, and venomous fangs. Snakes are famous for their roles in animated movies. Let's begin!

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

A Cartoon Snake

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Draw two small circles above that oval for a framework for the snake's head.
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The tail becomes more slender near the tail.
Make it look like a cartoon and add details for the snake's body

Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

A Traditional Snake

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This serves as a framework for the snake's body.
The curves become more slender near the tail.

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How can I draw scary snakes?

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It depends on whether it's aimed at a particular person. If it is, find out if that person is scared of snakes. Most people scared of snakes will be terrified of huge ones. If it's for someone who isn't scared of snakes or not really aimed at anyone, try making it look dangerous. Give it larger fangs, more heads, and maybe something on the tail.

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How do I make it bigger?

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Just get a bigger piece of paper and draw each portion of the snake much larger than it appears in the example images. Get creative!

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How did you do the tail?

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You slowly make the lines come together, not to fast though, or else it will look like it's got a stub tail.

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