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Snake Tattoos

By shedding its skin, the snake is a symbol of transformation and rebirth; it also stands for protection, wisdom and danger. From the old school snake coiled around a dagger to the ouroboros biting its own tail and the delicate fine line snake, it carries a strong character in every style.

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9 designs. Tap the one you like, upload your own photo and see for free how the tattoo will look on your body.

Kobra — Snake Tattoos design, try it on

Kobra

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Ouroboros — Snake Tattoos design, try it on

Ouroboros

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Yılan ve Hilal — Snake Tattoos design, try it on

Yılan ve Hilal

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Güllü Yılan — Snake Tattoos design, try it on

Güllü Yılan

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Hançerli Yılan — Snake Tattoos design, try it on

Hançerli Yılan

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Kafatasından Geçen Yılan — Snake Tattoos design, try it on

Kafatasından Geçen Yılan

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Fineline Yılan — Snake Tattoos design, try it on

Fineline Yılan

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Fineline Medusa — Snake Tattoos design, try it on

Fineline Medusa

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Şakayıklı Yılan — Snake Tattoos design, try it on

Şakayıklı Yılan

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The snake's winding body is perfectly suited to flowing with the body's lines: placements wrapping the forearm, rising along the spine or coiling around the leg are the classics of this theme. Being a long, slim form, it works best on vertical areas.

Things to know about Snake Tattoos

Fit the curve to the area

The snake's S-curve looks natural on vertical areas like the forearm, calf and spine. In the try-on tool, rotate the design and align the curve with the direction of the muscle.

The companion motif writes the story

With a dagger it speaks of struggle, with a rose of passion and danger, with a skull of death and rebirth. What you put next to the snake sets the meaning of the tattoo.

Scale detail needs size

Scale texture blurs together over time when shrunk too much. If you want a detailed snake, be generous with the size; if you want it small, choose a fine line version.

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