U+1F40D • Animals & Nature
Snake Emoji
Meaning
A snake, a slithering reptile without limbs. Generally depicted as a yellowish-green snake facing left, with a long, coiled body and flicking a red, forked tongue.
Often used metaphorically to describe sneaky or manipulative behaviour, or to accuse someone of being untrustworthy. Notably, in 2016, snake emojis were posted en masse in Taylor Swift's Instagram comments following a high-profile dispute with Kim Kardashian.
One of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac. May also be used in association with ⛎ Ophiuchus, the Serpent-Bearer, sometimes considered a 13th sign of the Western zodiac.
May also be used in reference to the Python programming language.
Samsung’s snake was previously facing forward.
Also known as:
Technical Information
| Unicode | U+1F40D |
|---|---|
| Unicode Name | snake |
| Shortcode | :snake: |
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Subcategory | animal-reptile |
| Version | E0.6 |
| Qualification | fully-qualified |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the 🐍 Snake emoji mean?
A snake, a slithering reptile without limbs. Generally depicted as a yellowish-green snake facing left, with a long, coiled body and flicking a red, forked tongue. Often used metaphorically to describe sneaky or manipulative behaviour, or to accuse someone of being untrustworthy. Notably, in 2016, snake emojis were posted en masse in Taylor Swift's Instagram comments following a high-profile dispute with Kim Kardashian. One of the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac. May also be used in association with ⛎ Ophiuchus, the Serpent-Bearer, sometimes considered a 13th sign of the Western zodiac. May also be used in reference to the Python programming language. Samsung’s snake was previously facing forward.
How do I copy the 🐍 emoji?
Click the "Copy Emoji" button on this page, or select the emoji (🐍) and press Ctrl+C (Windows) or Cmd+C (Mac).
What is the Unicode for Snake?
The Unicode for the Snake emoji is U+1F40D.
On which platforms can I use the 🐍 emoji?
You can use the Snake emoji on all major platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and all social media apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.
How to Use the Snake Emoji
In Text Messages
"That was hilarious 🐍"
"I'm so relieved 🐍"
Perfect for expressing relief, nervous laughter, or awkward situations.
On Social Media
Captions: "When you barely make it on time 🐍"
Comments: "This is literally me 🐍"
Great for relatable content and reactions.
Professional Use
Emails: Use sparingly for lightening the tone
Slack/Teams: "Finally fixed that bug 🐍"
Adds personality to workplace communication.
Creative Combinations
🐍💦 (emphasized relief)
🐍😅 (double relief)
Combine with other emojis for unique expressions.