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This Exciting Collection of Snake Coloring Pages Will Have Your Child Exclaiming, ‘Yesssss!’ by Team Creative Kids
Updated: July 17, 2021 | Originally Published: March 26, 2021
Let’s be honest, snakes often don’t get the best reputation. You might even find them a bit frightening. However, we’re here to share that snakes are truly fascinating creatures! With more than 3,500 species worldwide, these unique animals come in various shapes and sizes. Some are terrestrial, others are aquatic, and many enjoy climbing trees! Plus, snakes can even be delightful pets. To help change your perspective on these incredible reptiles, we’ve put together a collection of snake coloring pages for your little ones—loaded with captivating facts about snakes that are sure to make you a fan too.
Coloring is a fantastic indoor activity for children, especially as we continue to spend more time at home. Consider this a wonderful chance to educate your budding nature enthusiast about different snake species—both venomous and non-venomous. When the weather warms up and they’re playing outside more, they’ll possess a healthy respect and understanding of these amazing reptiles.
And once they complete these coloring pages, let the learning continue! Encourage them to explore our frog coloring pages, shark coloring pages, whale coloring pages, nature coloring pages, and more!
Free Snake Coloring Pages
Snake No. 1
This snake looks like it stepped right out of a Disney movie, doesn’t it? It reminds us of Kaa from the classic 1967 animated film, The Jungle Book. This sly Indian rock python would go to great lengths to try to devour Mowgli—though he never succeeds! Fun fact: Snakes lack visible ears but can still hear by sensing vibrations through their jawbones.
Snake No. 2
Want to impress your little one with a new word? Teach them that snakes are ectotherms, meaning these cold-blooded creatures rely on external heat sources. This is why you often spot snakes basking in the sun; they use it to warm up and gain the energy needed to function—like digesting their meals. Interestingly, the most venomous snake in the world isn’t the black mamba; it’s actually the inland taipan found in Australia. Snakes can even survive for a year without food by slowing their metabolism down by 72 percent!
Snake No. 3
Look at this little guy! He poses no threat to you. In fact, snakes use hissing as a defense mechanism to avoid confrontation. Most snakes prefer to escape quickly when disturbed (the black mamba, the fastest snake, can reach speeds of 12.5 miles per hour!). If fleeing isn’t an option, snakes will hiss to warn any threats that they’re prepared to strike if necessary.
Snake No. 4
This long snake is likely a python—one of the most impressive types in our opinion. Reticulated pythons are believed to be the longest snakes in the world, with the longest recorded specimen measuring nearly 33 feet! While most animals sniff with their noses, snakes can smell with their tongues! They can also breathe through their skin, allowing them to dive deep underwater.
Snake No. 5
We suspect this snake is a Trimeresurus stejnegeri, a species of venomous tree viper found in Asia. Known as Stejneger’s pit viper, Chinese pit viper, or bamboo viper, these beautiful arboreal snakes deserve to be respected and admired from a distance due to their potent hemotoxin. Did you know that the smallest snake is the Barbados threadsnake?
Snake No. 6
Here’s a mind-blowing fact for your kids: snakes don’t have eyelids! Instead, they have a brille—a transparent, immovable, disc-shaped scale attached to each eye.
Snake No. 7
This snake appears wide awake! We’re curious about the time of day for him. Snake species have varying activity patterns, classified into three categories: diurnal (active during the day), nocturnal (active at night), and crepuscular (active in the morning or evening).
Snake No. 8
This might be one of our favorites! It closely resembles a mud snake. Nonvenomous and semi-aquatic, mud snakes are native to the southeastern United States. They’re easily recognizable with their glossy black scales on top and reddish undersides extending up their sides to form beautiful bars.
Snake No. 9
Contrary to popular belief, a triangular-shaped head doesn’t reliably indicate that a snake is venomous. Many non-venomous snakes have similar head shapes, and others may flatten their heads when threatened to appear triangular. While snakes often get a bad rap, they’re generally not aggressive; they only strike when threatened and prefer to be left alone.
Snake No. 10
What kind of snake do you think this is? We believe it’s a reticulated python, a species that thrives in the tropical forests of coastal Southeast Asia.
Snake No. 11
King cobras are not to be trifled with. When threatened, they can raise their heads nearly six feet off the ground and expand their hoods to appear larger. However, did you know they can also growl? The sound they make is often likened to an angry German shepherd. While they can hiss, their growl is equally intimidating.
Snake No. 12
Many great stories feature snakes, like Aladdin’s Malcho or Master Viper from Kung Fu Panda! Don’t forget about Sammy the Snake from Sesame Street! Ask your child who their favorite snake is and see if they can transform the slithery creature above into their chosen serpent.
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This article was initially published on March 26, 2021.
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In summary, this delightful collection of snake coloring pages not only provides a fun and creative outlet for kids but also educates them about the fascinating world of snakes. By exploring the various species, children can develop a deeper appreciation for these reptiles, all while enjoying the art of coloring.