This list of fictional snakes is subsidiary to the list of fictional animals and is a collection of various notable serpentine characters that appear in various works of fiction. It is limited to well-referenced examples of snakes in literature, music, film, television, comics, animation and video games.

Literature NameWorkAuthorNotesAnthony J. CrowleyGood OmensTerry Pratchett and Neil GaimanOriginally named Crawly. He is a main character as the snake-demon who tempted Eve, though he spends most of the novel in human form.Asmodeus PoisonteethRedwallBrian JacquesA giant adder who lives in an old sandstone quarry northeast of Redwall Abbey.KaaThe Jungle BookRudyard KiplingAn Indian python who is a friend and mentor of Mowgli.JörmungandrSkaldic poem HúsdrápaA giant serpent who is destined to kill Thor during Ragnarök.Mrs. PlithiverGuardians of Ga'HooleKathryn LaskyA nursemaid snake who cared for Soren, Kludd, and Eglentine when they were young.Nag and NagainaRikki-Tikki-TaviRudyard KiplingTwo king cobras who confront Rikki, believing him to be a threat to their unborn children.NaginiHarry PotterJ.K. Rowling A snake who serves Voldemort and acts as one of his Horcruxes. In Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, Nagini is depicted as a human who was cursed to transform into a snake.SalmissraThe Belgariad and The MalloreonDavid EddingsOriginally queen of Nyissa, Salmissra was turned into a giant serpent by the sorceress Polgara.Violet Mother's Day SurpriseStephen Krensky A snakelet who gives her mother an ingenious Mother's Day gift.

Music NameSong(s)MusicianNotes Hissing Sid "Captain Beaky", a single from the album Captain Beaky and His Band Keith Michell The single reached Number 5 in the UK singles charts in 1980. "Hissing Sid is Innocent" subsequently became a popular catchphrase. President Snakes "President Snakes" songs from the album President Snakes The Doubleclicks President Snakes is a fictional politician made up of five snakes running for the United States presidential election. She ends up losing, but winning the swing states.

Comics NameWorkNotesMidgard SerpentMarvel ComicsA giant serpent who is an enemy of Thor, based on the mythological entity of the same name. PytonPyton A pantomime comic by Jan Romare about a man who has a python as a pet.SnakeSnake TalesA comic strip written by Australian cartoonist Allan Salisbury also known as Sols.SnavelyPogoFrom Walt Kelly's Pogo, friend to Ol' Mouse.

Animation NameFilm/SeriesNotes AdderThe Animals of Farthing WoodAjarSaharaA blue cobra.Ayame SohmaFruits BasketA member of the Sohma family who was cursed to transform into a white snake.Blue RacerThe Blue RacerA blue snake.Craig SlithersSanjay and CraigSanjay's anthropomorphic pet snake whom he met in a pet store, but does not like to be called just a pet.Nickelodeon Debuts Brand-New Animated Series 'Sanjay and Craig' May 25 TVbytheNumbers.com 22-04-13CobraHappy Tree FriendsA cobra who bit Toothy at his arm when he tried to make a tent in "Take a Hike".Cy SlyOvide and the Gang A small python who acts as the series' antagonist.El DiabloThe Loud HouseLana Loud's pet snake, who is often seen with the rest of her personal pets.EvaSaharaA green snake who is Ajar's love interest.Gary De'SnakeZootopia 2A blue viper criminal with a missing fang.Ju-JuThe Princess and the FrogA snake who belongs to Mama Odie.King CobraLittle SinghamA military leader who want to destroy India and is the biggest enemy of Little Singham.MaddieBack to the OutbackAn Inland Taipan with a heart of gold who longs to return to the Australian OutbackMalchoAladdinA giant flying serpent who is an enemy of the rain bird Thundra.Master ViperKung Fu PandaA green tree viper and member of the Furious Five.Mr. SnakeThe Bad Guys A sarcastic safe-cracking eastern brown snake who is Mr. Wolf's second-in-command and best friend.MessinaFreddy as F.R.O.7A sorceress and one of the two main antagonists (along with El Supremo) of Freddy the Frog.MurgatroidThe Brave Little Toaster to the RescuePietraSaharaOne of the snakes in the Snake Charmer's basketRattlesnake JakeRangoA western diamondback rattlesnake and outlaw.QuiqueWork It Out Wombats!The single father of Sammy.SammyWork It Out Wombats! A 7-year-old emerald tree boa who is best friends with Malik.Sir HissRobin HoodA snake who is the counsellor of King John. Slips PythonMy Gym Partner's a MonkeyAn easy-going, street-talking green tree python.SlobbySnakeHobbyKids AdventuresAn anaconda who is a member of the SlobbyKids SnakeSkunk FuA serpentine spy for Master Panda and the other animals in the Valley. SnakeToy Story Sir PentiousHazbin HotelZainaKoati

Television NameShowNotesMaraDoctor WhoA being of pure hatred, anger and greed who requires the fear of its victims to survive. It exists in the minds of its victims and can transmit itself telepathically, although it can also physically manifest as a giant snake.NigelVegetable SoupA pet boa constrictor belonging to an African-American boy named Martin in a "Real People" serial from the series.Sammy the SnakeSesame StreetA snake-like Muppet who looks and sounds like the letter S.Sandy the SnakeA rattlesnake.

Video games NameGameNotesCoilyQ*bertA purple snake who is one of the game's enemies.Coily RattlerKirby: Triple DeluxeA large rattlesnake who appears as a boss in Wild World.Dendar the Night SerpentForgotten RealmsA snake from the campaign setting for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game.Fire ViperSkylanders: Swap ForceA giant flying serpent who can breathe fire and appears as a boss in Serpent's Peak. https://www.ign.com/wikis/skylanders-swap-force/Chapter_9:_Serpent's_Peak Genghis and AtillaSneaky SnakesTwo snake characters who are on a journey to save Sonia Snake from the Nasty Nibbler.HistupBanjo-KazooieA snake who is the pet of Rubee the snake charmer.IluzijaResident Evil 6A giant, mutated snake who appears as a boss. https://www.ign.com/wikis/resident-evil-6/Iluzija Lyric the Last AncientSonic Boom: Rise of Lyric and Sonic Boom: Shattered CrystalMr. HuggyBroken AgeA constricting snake who fears loud noises. Its namesake originates from a stuffed snake that the character of Shay has previously owned.NoodleSnake PassA coral snake who is the game's protagonist.Rattle and RollSnake Rattle 'n' RollTwo snakes who are the game's player characters.Rattle ShakeSkylanders: Swap ForceRattlesnakeDeadly CreaturesA rattlesnake who hunts the main protagonist (a tarantula) throughout the game.RattlyDonkey KongA snake who assists Diddy Kong and Dixie Kong in rescuing Donkey Kong from King K. Rool.SssnackerKirby and the Forgotten LandA large snake who is a member of the Beast Pack.SummerSpiritfarerA brown and yellow snake spirit wearing a green hooded cloak. She is a character the protagonist meets and assists.Transia Threefold RecitalA snake who gained the ability to assume a human form. She is a skilled artist and can manipulate her body into paintings and disguise herself as others by painting their likeness.TrowzerYooka-LayleeA snake character who teaches Yooka and Laylee new moves.YawnResident EvilA giant mutated adder who lived in Spencer's Mansion. https://www.ign.com/wikis/resident-evil/Yawn_Boss_Battle_1

See also Legendary Serpents

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