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

&#xD83D;&#xDC0D;

Specifications

Vendor Twitter/X

Category Animals

Subcategory animal-reptile

Unicode Version 6.0

Emoji Version 1.0

License CC-BY 4.0

Twemoji Attribution

Emoji graphics by Twitter/X, licensed under CC-BY 4.0

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