How to Draw a Snake: Easy Snake Drawing for Kids
How to draw a snake in 19 easy steps
A smiling snake with a long wavy body, a raised tail, rounded patches and a forked tongue.
Follow 19 guided strokes, one body part or detail at a time. Tap "Draw it live" to follow each line on screen, or use the steps below on paper.
How to draw a snake, step by step
1Draw the rounded head
Draw the rounded head.
2Curve down the neck
Curve down the neck.
3Draw the first two body bends
Draw the first two body bends.
4Draw the next body bend
Draw the next body bend.
5Draw the raised tail tip
Draw the raised tail tip.
6Curve along the underside of the body
Curve along the underside of the body.
7Curve under the chin
Curve under the chin.
8Draw the smile
Draw the smile.
9Draw the little forked tongue
Draw the little forked tongue.
10Draw the left eye
Draw the left eye.
11Draw the right eye
Draw the right eye.
12Draw the neck patch
Draw the neck patch.
13Draw the left bend patch
Draw the left bend patch.
14Draw the lower bend patch
Draw the lower bend patch.
15Draw the first upper bend patch
Draw the first upper bend patch.
16Draw the second upper bend patch
Draw the second upper bend patch.
17Draw the middle bend patch
Draw the middle bend patch.
18Draw the upper tail patch
Draw the upper tail patch.
19Draw the lower tail patch
Draw the lower tail patch.
Time to color!
Try a green snake with pale yellow-green patches and a pink tongue.
In the live version, coloring is tap-to-fill: pick a color, tap a part, done.
Frequently asked questions
- How do you draw this snake?
- A smiling snake with a long wavy body, a raised tail, rounded patches and a forked tongue. The 19 steps separate the outline, body parts, and small details so you can follow one line at a time.
- Can children take a break between steps?
- Yes. Work at your own pace and pause whenever you need to. For longer curves, follow the guide slowly from the starting point to the end.
- What colors can I use for the snake?
- Try a green snake with pale yellow-green patches and a pink tongue. You can also choose your own colors.
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