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23 Incredible Snake Tattoos

The Pagan Grimoire · July 27, 2021 · 1 Comment

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When it comes to animals, few that are quite as divisive as the snake.

The muscular, legless creature evokes a sense of power, wonder, and sometimes, disgust. And, since the creature is such a powerful symbol in various mythologies and theologies, I wanted to take a moment to share some of my favorite snake tattoos with you.

Snake Tattoos

 

The Snake’s Symbolism

Throughout history, the snake has popped up in various important texts. In the Bible, the devil disguises himself as a snake to tempt Eve in the garden of good and evil. In Greek mythology, the powerful Gorgon Medusa has snakes for hair and Hermes (Mercury) has two that wind around his caduceus.

And, in Ancient Egypt, the snake (often depicted as a cobra) was used by the pharaohs as a symbol of protection as well as a representation of their royalty and divine authority.

During this time the symbol of the ouroboros, the snake eating its own tail, also appeared, within the Egyptian funeral text Enigmatic Book of the Netherworld (it’s here if you want your own copy). The ouroboros represents the cycle of birth and death, and the cyclical nature of all things.

Snake Tattoos - OuroborosIt has been carried forward into the Book of Kells, the Bible, and other important theological texts and is still considered an important symbol in some magical circles today.

Whether your connection with snakes and serpents is connected to its historical meanings or you just really love the creature, here are some snake tattoos to inspire your own ink.

 

23 Snake Tattoos

1. Neverending Story

These light and dark snakes are their own ouroboros and represent the Auryn necklace worn by Atreyu and the Childlike Empress in the Neverending Story.

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A post shared by John Lewis (@johnlewislives)

 

2. Norse Ouroboros

This black-and-grey snake tattoo features a serpent encircling the Viking compass. Tattoo by Juan Molinar.
Snake Tattoos - Runes

 

3. Green Python Tattoo

This emerald green snake tattoo looks like scanning the horizon for lunch. Ink by Tom Bullets.
Snake Tattoos - Python

 

4. Snake Head Tattoo

Violeta Diaz‘s heart-shaped snake head tattoo might have you wanting to learn parseltongue.
Snake Tattoos - heart

 

5. Geometric Snake Tattoo

Why just get a ouroboros tattoo when you can get one reminiscent of the Tree of Life and the Two of Pentacles from the Thoth tarot deck.

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6. Galaxy Snake Tattoo

This purple, blue, and green serpent by Joanne Baker is easily one of the prettiest snake tattoos I’ve seen.
Snake Tattoos - galaxy stars

 

7. Serpents and Antlers

In this black and grey piece, a snake winds itself around some deer antlers to find its own tail.

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A post shared by Seoul Ink Tattoo Studio 서울잉크타투 (@seoulinktattoo)

 

8. Snake and Moon Tattoo

This delicate fine line piece by Por Becca Luz of Sarita Tattoos features a cobra and a crescent moon.
Snake Tattoos - moon

 

9. Black and Grey Snake Tattoo

This is probably not what you want to find the next time you go to smell a flower. It clearly wasn’t what the snake wanted either.

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A post shared by 𝕸𝖔𝖗𝖎𝖙𝖟 𝖁𝖊𝖑𝖙𝖊𝖓 (@moritz_velten)

 

10. Hogwarts Snake Tattoo

This series of colorful snake tattoos by 369 Ink Studios features Hogwarts, swords, shields, and crystals. What, no partridge in a pear tree?

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A post shared by EUN (@ink.traveler)

 

11. Python Tattoo

Don’t worry, they don’t bite. Much.

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A post shared by Modification Tattoo & Piercing (@modification.tattoo)

 

12. Angry Snake Tattoo

This is really just a photo of me if I skip lunch. Tattoo by Taylor Estrella.
Snake Tattoos - black and grey

 

13. Intricate Snakes

This pair of colorful serpents feels almost dreamlike. Or like they got lost in my sock drawer.

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A post shared by PittaKKM 🇰🇷 피타 (@pittakkm)

 

14. Girl and Snake Tattoo

Alessandro Micci’s intense 80s-inspired ink of a woman holding a snake gives me both come hinter and go away vibes.
Snake Tattoos - woman

 

15. Hand Tattoo

When flipping the bird just won’t cut it.

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A post shared by Saskia Patrice 🌙 (@saskiapatrice)

 

16. Old School Snake

Daniel Ra‘s old school tattoo work is awesome. This fanged red and black snake is no exception.Snake Tattoos - red and black

 

17. 3D Snake Tattoo

I’m really regretting misplacing my 3D glasses right now.

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A post shared by Mirko Sata (@mirkosata)

 

18. Cartoon Snake

I can’t decide if this two-headed purple serpent tattoo reminds me more of Q-Bert or Super Mario 2, but either way, I’m going to spend the next two hours hooking up my old NES.

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A post shared by Megan Kennedy (@exquisite_decay)

 

19. Cobra Tattoo

Her simple cobra arm tattoo is elegant and striking.

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A post shared by Valerie ૐ | Wanderlust (@unevencollarbone)

 

20. Medusa Tattoo

When it comes to maligned characters, Medusa is near the top. At least the gorgon’s beauty has been captured wonderfully in this tattoo by JUDITSABÉ.

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A post shared by J U D I T S A B É. (@judink_)

 

 

21. Snake and Flower Tattoo

I’m starting to get the impression I should look more at the flowers before I smell them.

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A post shared by 𝕍𝕒𝕝𝕖𝕣𝕚𝕒 𝔸𝕡𝕣𝕚𝕝 (@valeria.tattoo)

 

22. Green Cobra

This black snake has carefully camouflaged itself in a pile of green leaves. Probably not the best place for a nap.

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A post shared by 🖤Tattooist dohi🖤 (@dohi_tattoo)

 

23. Water Snake

This pretty snake tattoo reminds me of a water or ice dragon.

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  1. AvatarSam says

    August 4, 2021 at 9:06 pm

    I saw a striking image of a hand holding a 3 headed snake with the moon and stars on the left and a black sun containing a skull on the right. It seems to have a definite occult connotation. What does it symbolise or mean?

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