Snake Tattoo Ideas

Snakes in tattoos symbolize fertility due to their phallic shape. Enhanced healing and rebirth characteristics attributed to a snake's ability to shed it's skin give the snake cultural meaning.

Religiously the snake's actions in the Garden of Eden(Genesis 2-3) suggest it is a destroyer of innocence. However, the snake is often included in tattoos with multiple elements which, combined, give it many more potential meanings.

Is a snake tattoo good for luck?

In Japanese culture a snake tattoo is believed to bring good luck by protecting the wearer against bad luck. In addition to prosperity, the snake is a reminder to avoid other possible misfortunes and has several other meanings but, yes, a snake tattoo can be seen as good for luck.

Small Snake Tattoos

Compliment your soul with this engaging and appealing small body art featuring a snake.

Snake Tattoos on Arm

Unleash your soul by choosing this wonderful and fancy snake on arm tattoo.

Where is the best place to put a snake tattoo?

The snake is usually long and often a good climber making it ideally suited for a snake tattoo placed on arms or legs. Other good places to put a snake tattoo include the back, neck and shoulder area.

What looks good with a snake in a tattoo?

Often the best place to look for clues on what goes best with something is in their natural habitat. Snake tattoos look good with flower designs of many types. A snake and rose tattoo, for example, looks great and means love with temptation, possibly corruption.