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Draw the head
On the right side of your page, draw a wide head shaped like a rounded triangle. Press lightly so you can fix it later.
▶ Watch this stepHow to Draw a Cartoon Rattlesnake
This cartoon rattlesnake is a wide head, a wavy body, a tail with a rattle, a diamond pattern and shake lines. 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 rattlesnake, step by step
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Draw the face
Draw two round eyes with a white shine, two nostrils, a smile and a red forked tongue.
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Draw the wavy body
From the head, draw a thick body that wiggles down and back up like a big letter S.
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Add the tail and rattle
At the end of the body, curve the tail up and draw three little stacked ovals on top for the rattle.
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Add the shake lines and ground
Draw a few short lines next to the rattle to show it shaking, and a line for the ground.
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Color your rattlesnake
Sandy brown for the body, dark brown for the diamonds, cream for the rattle and red for the tongue.
▶ Watch this stepTips for a better cartoon rattlesnake
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Draw light first
Keep your first lines soft, then press harder once you like the shape.
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Letter S
Draw the body like a big wiggly letter S.
3
Rattle
Stack three small ovals at the end of the tail for the rattle.
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Shake lines
Short lines next to the rattle show that it is shaking.
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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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Make it your own
Once you finish your rattlesnake, add a background, a friend or a funny hat.
Done? Now make it colourful
Colour your cartoon rattlesnake in, or keep practising with more ideas to copy.
Questions people ask
Is this cartoon rattlesnake easy enough for young kids?
Yes. Most children from about age 5 can follow it.
Why does a rattlesnake rattle?
It shakes its rattle to make a buzzing sound that warns others to stay away.
Where do rattlesnakes live?
Rattlesnakes live in North and South America, often in dry and rocky places.
What colors do I need for a cartoon rattlesnake?
Sandy brown, dark brown, cream 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.
