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Draw the head
Near the top of your page, draw a wide oval for the head. Make the bottom a little flatter than the top. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Snake
This cartoon snake is curled up in three fat rings, which makes it much easier to draw than a long wiggly snake. Watch each step being drawn in pencil, then copy it on your own paper. It works for kids from about age 5 and for adult beginners too.
7 easy steps 15 minutes Easy level Ages 5 and up
Copy the dark lines in each step. The grey lines are the parts you already drew.
How to draw a cartoon snake, step by step
2Step 2 of 7
Draw the eyes
On the top half of the head, draw two big round eyes with a small gap between them. Color them dark and leave a white dot for the shine. Add a small pink oval on each cheek.
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Add the smile and tongue
Draw a wide smile across the bottom of the head and two tiny dots above it for the nose. From the middle of the smile, draw a thin tongue going down that splits into two points at the end.
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4Step 4 of 7
Draw the coiled body
Under the head, draw a short neck. Then draw three fat rings stacked on top of each other. Make the top ring the smallest and the bottom ring the biggest.
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Add the tail
From the right side of the bottom ring, draw a thin tail that curls up and ends in a point.
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Draw the spots
Draw a row of round spots along the front of each ring. Make the spots bigger on the bigger rings. Add three small spots on top of the head.
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Color your snake
Color the head, neck, rings and tail light green. Color the spots dark green, the tongue red and the cheeks pink. Keep the eyes dark.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon snake
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Small to big
Each ring should be a little wider than the one above it, like a stack of rings on a toy.
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Overlap the rings
Let each ring sit a little in front of the one below so the coil looks round.
4
Y shaped tongue
Draw the tongue like a long thin letter Y.
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Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
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Try your own pattern
Swap the spots for stripes or zigzags to make your own kind of snake.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon snake in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon snake easy enough for young kids?
Yes. It is made of ovals and rings, so most children from about age 5 can follow it.
How do I draw a snake tongue?
Draw a thin line coming out of the mouth that splits into two small points at the end, like the letter Y.
What colors do I need for a cartoon snake?
Light green, dark green, red and pink.
Can I draw a long wiggly snake instead?
Yes. Draw the same head, then a long S shaped body that gets thinner towards the tail.
Can I print the steps?
Yes. Right click or long press any step picture to save it, then print it and keep it next to you while you draw.
