31 Snake Tattoo Designs to Unleash Your Inner Evil

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SNAKE TATTOO

Rich in symbolism, the snake tattoo has always been a popular choice. We will explore the cobra tattoo in a different post which can have entirely differently meanings. The snake tattoo most often represents evil, cunningness, temptation and poison, but it can also have meanings such as good luck and life.

The long and slender body of a snake makes it an extremely versatile tattoo, slithering its way into any part of the body, wrapping around limbs or other tattoo elements. It can often be found alongside other creatures to give the tattoo contrasting meanings or to represent the never ending battle of good and evil.

Whether in Japanese, Traditional or realistic styles, the snake tattoo is always a great option for your next tattoo!

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MIKE RUBENDALL

#kintaro fighting snake. Completed in 2013.

A post shared by MIKE RUBENDALL (@mikerubendall) on Jul 7, 2017 at 10:26am PDT

This kid @Joeyspimoni is a bad ass. Early 20’s, lives in Alaska, works hard all year and then travels world wide just to get tattooed by some of his favorites. I did most of this sleeve with the exception of the girl head done by @t_hundahl . He also has a bunch of really good work from @henrylewis77 and @max.ireland . This kid doesn’t wait for things to happen, he makes it happen. Love that mindset!!! Get it!!

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#snake #chrysanthemum in #water #wind #sleeve @kingsavetattoo #kingsavetattoo #kingsave #tattoo #kingavetattoonyc #mikerubendall

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GREZ

One shot #Snake and #roses by #GREZ on the ultimate champ Sarah . Always great to have the Quinneys in! #kingsavetattoo #bowery #nyc

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One #Deadly combo by wildlife-wizard #GREZ done at #kingsavetattoo #bowery #checkkinthedow

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Skull n’ Snake still #slippery by #GREZ done at #kingsavetattoo #bowery

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ROSE HARDY

Snake detail from a healed piece on Marc done last year. #kingsavetattoo #snaketattoo

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ZAC SCHEINBAUM

Started last year, finished yesterday, thanks Cole! #zacscheinbaum #kingsavetattoo #blackclaw #snaketattoo #snake

A post shared by Zac Scheinbaum (@zacscheinbaum) on Jul 11, 2016 at 9:00am PDT

Pattern work snake for Ron. @the_roncole . Inspired by Native American hand woven blankets and tapestries, and a little @scampbell333 for extra luck. #zacscheinbaum #blackclaw #kingsavetattoo

A post shared by Zac Scheinbaum (@zacscheinbaum) on May 27, 2017 at 6:39am PDT

Freehand snake, healed on Fay! Thanks! #kingsavetattoo #zacscheinbaum #blackclaw

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Finished on Leo! @leopfollowme Thanks man #kingsavenuetattoo #zacscheinbaum #snake #blackclawneedle

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JUSTIN WEATHERHOLTZ

@aaron_hill backpiece done in record time! Thanks for the commitment my friend.

A post shared by Justin Weatherholtz (@justinweatherholtz) on Mar 9, 2017 at 6:20pm PST

Rattlesnake for Mr. Mola – this was the last one of 2016. #donttreadonme

A post shared by Justin Weatherholtz (@justinweatherholtz) on Jan 25, 2017 at 12:45pm PST

Ssssssuper fun snake from Saturday at the @londontattooconvention – Huge thanks to @mikivialetto and crew for another great year.

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MATT BECKERICH

Super fun #snake and Norwegian inspired filigre/flowers. #mattbeckerich #kingsavetattoo @kingsavetattoo

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Starting to finish up some of the newer stuff. Here’s a #snake and #peony that we colored yesterday.

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PHIL SZLOSEK

Snake arms. #kingsavetattoo #snaketattoo #sleevetattoo #NYC

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JASON JUNE

Thanks to @scottysc0tt for being the toughest (and tannest) Irishman I’ve ever met. Two full days back to back and we completed this chest and 3/4 arm snake. What a way to spend your vacation. @kingsavetattoo #bowery #snake #kingsavetattoo #jasonjune

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WILL LOLLIE

Collaboration with @andreas_coenen the owl portion I started @kaiserstadt_tattoo_expo_aachen and Andreas added the snake at a later date. Super fun and challenging to leave open so Andreas could integrate his portion. Thanks again Yannick

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Top of shoulders done on @bobbypins @eyecandytattoos Thanks, Jodi!!

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BECCA GENNÉ-BACON

??🐍?? RIP snake

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Jimmy keepin in classy with some black and grey Dietzel flash. Thanks again!

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CHRIS FERNANDEZ

First tattoo for Zeke yesterday, thanks! @kingsavetattoo // have time to tattoo TOMORROW ONLY at @pagodacitytattoofest

A post shared by Chris Fernandez (@chrisfernandeztattooing) on Aug 3, 2017 at 8:21am PDT

Snake and dagger for Mike thanks dude! @kingsavetattoo

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Not a happy snake for Steven, thanks bud!

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CLARK SEIGER

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MATT ADAMSON

Unfortunately I didn’t get great photos of this one.. but it’s been one of my favourites here at @kingsavetattoo thanks to Ashlee for travelling down and getting this done on one session, hopefully we can get some good healed shots of it! 💪🏻 #kingsavetattoo

A post shared by Matt Adamson (@mattadamson) on Jul 31, 2017 at 10:53am PDT

Lucia toughed out this big snake and peony today! Enjoy that gangster limp!! ?🏻done on the Bowery @kingsavetattoo #kingsavetattoo

A post shared by Matt Adamson (@mattadamson) on Apr 7, 2017 at 2:14pm PDT

Snakes on a hannya.. thanks Joe! Done at @northsidetattooz

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