Snake Emoji ๐
| Name | Snake |
|---|---|
| Category | Animals & Nature |
| Shortcode | :snake: |
| Unicode | U+1F40D |
| Also known as | animal, bearer, Ophiuchus, serpent, zodiac, evil, nature, hiss, python |
What does the Snake emoji ๐ mean?
This is a coiled green snake. Literally it's the reptile, but online it usually labels a person as a 'snake' - someone fake, sneaky, or two-faced who betrays trust. It also carries older associations with temptation and danger, and it marks the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac.
How people use Snake ๐
People use it to call out a backstabbing friend, in drama and callout posts, and for zodiac or pet-snake content. The tone can be sharp and accusatory or, with pet snakes, simply enthusiastic.
- Watch out for the snakes in your circle ๐
- Turns out my 'friend' was a whole ๐
- Year of the snake, my year ๐
Snake emoji - frequently asked questions
What does the ๐ snake emoji mean?
It's a green snake that literally means the reptile, but online it usually calls someone a 'snake' - fake, sneaky, or two-faced.
When do people use the ๐ snake emoji?
To call out a backstabbing or untrustworthy person, in drama and callout posts, and for zodiac or pet-snake content.
How to copy and paste the Snake emoji
Tap the Copy button or the ๐ above to copy it to your clipboard, then paste it with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac) on Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Discord, and anywhere else.