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Draw the bottom coil
At the bottom of your page, draw a big wide oval for the first coil. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Python
This cartoon python is three stacked coils, a tail tip, a neck, a wide head, a forked tongue and dark blotches. 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 python, step by step
2Step 2 of 7
Add the middle coil
On top of it, draw a slightly smaller oval for the second coil.
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3Step 3 of 7
Draw the top coil and tail
On top, draw an even smaller oval, then a little pointy tail tip at the bottom left.
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Draw the neck and head
From the top coil, draw a thick neck that curves up, and a wide oval head on top.
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Draw the face
Draw two round eyes with a white shine, two nostrils, a big smile, pink cheeks and a red forked tongue.
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Add the pattern
Draw dark blotches all over the coils, and a few on the neck.
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Color your python
Golden tan for the body, dark brown for the blotches, pink for the cheeks and red for the tongue.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon python
1
Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
2
Stack the coils
Draw three ovals, each one smaller than the one under it.
3
Wide head
Make the head wide and round so it looks friendly.
4
Blotches
Dark blotches all over make it look like a real python.
5
Go over the final lines
Trace your drawing with a darker pencil or a black pen so it stands out after coloring.
6
Make it your own
Once you finish your python, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon python in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon python easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Are pythons venomous?
No. Pythons are not venomous. They squeeze their food instead.
Is a python big?
Yes. Some pythons are among the longest snakes in the world.
What colors do I need for a cartoon python?
Golden tan, dark brown, pink and red.
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.
