Learn how to draw a cartoon snake with a round head and coiled body. This easy drawing tutorial helps beginners practice smooth curves, overlaps, and expressive facial details.
What You Will Need
- Drawing paper
- Pencil and eraser
- Black marker or colored pencils
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Time needed:
19 minutes.
Step-by-Step Drawing Guide
Step 1: Outline the Head
Draw a large near-circle with a small opening at the bottom center. Keep the lower sides gently rounded toward that opening.
Pro Tip: Use light strokes until the head looks evenly balanced.
Step 2: Add the Face and Tongue
Draw two large highlighted eyes, two nostrils, and a tiny curved mouth. Extend a short forked tongue below the mouth.
Pro Tip: Place the facial features low to emphasize the large forehead.
Step 3: Begin the Curled Body
Extend one side of the neck downward in an S-shaped curve. Curl the lower end into a narrow loop.
Pro Tip: Keep the neck narrower than the head from the beginning.
Step 4: Form the Main Coil
Draw the opposite neck edge downward, then sweep it around into a large front coil. Connect the broad curve back near the small inner loop.
Pro Tip: Leave open space inside the coil so the overlap remains clear.
Step 5: Add the Back Coil
Draw a second rounded coil peeking from behind the right side. Add a small curved marking where it meets the neck.
Pro Tip: Hide part of the back coil to create convincing depth.
Step 6: Finish the Tail
Add a slim tail rising from behind the left coil. Curve it upward and taper it into a pointed tip.
Pro Tip: Make the tail steadily narrower toward its tip.
Step 7: Color in your drawing!
Fun Facts
- Snakes use their forked tongues to collect scent particles from the air.
- A snake’s flexible jaw helps it swallow prey wider than its head.
- Coiled curves create a compact pose while showing the snake’s long body.
Pin it now, Draw later!
Erase hidden guide lines, strengthen the overlaps, and add scales or colorful patterns. Your cartoon snake is complete, so try placing it among leaves or rocks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I make the coils easy to understand?
Keep overlap points clean and erase any lines that should sit behind.
Can I add more body patterns?
Yes, repeat spots, stripes, or diamonds while following the body’s curves.
How do I make the snake look friendly?
Use large rounded eyes and keep the mouth small and softly curved.
