Snake Emoji
Animals
A green, winding snake shown from the side with its head raised, mouth slightly open, and tongue flicking outward. The design typically features a coiled body and patterned scales.
Usage Context
Frequently used to represent reptiles, wildlife, or the programming language Python. It often carries a negative connotation when discussing deceit or betrayal, but can also signify rebirth, transformation, or medical professionals. It is often paired with 🍎 to depict the biblical story of the Garden of Eden.
History
Added in Unicode 6.0 in 2010, the snake has become a staple for tech developers, zodiac enthusiasts, and those looking to add a bit of danger or reptilian flair to their digital conversations.
Details
Glyph
🐍
Unicode
U+1F40D
Shortcode
:emoji_u1f40d:
HTML Entity
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Specifications
Vendor Google
Category Animals
Subcategory animal-reptile
Unicode Version 6.0
Emoji Version 1.0
License CC-BY 4.0
Google Noto License
Emoji graphics by Twitter/X, licensed under CC-BY 4.0
Noto Color Emoji graphics are copyrighted by Google Inc. and licensed under the Apache License, Version 2.0. Font files may also be subject to the SIL Open Font License, Version 1.1.
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