Snakes are some of the most misunderstood animals in the world. They’re often thought of as slimy, slithery, and scary, but they’re actually quite beautiful and fascinating creatures. The truth is that even though they may have a bad reputation, they’re actually pretty cool animals. Some people will welcome them in their houses as pet snakes, despite how controversial that can be. Snakes are a part of almost every ecosystem on Earth, from deserts to rainforests to grasslands. Despite this, it’s surprising how little people know about them.
I was 5 when I first met one, and I immediately thought that those deep eyes were super charming. Snakes might have fangs and be able to slither around quickly, but this doesn’t make them less cute. I know what you’re thinking. Snakes? Cute? How can anything with scales, no nose, and a forked tongue be cute? Well, that’s because you’ve probably never seen these pictures of snakes! Check these cuties out, and let us change your mind for good!
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A Snake In Disguise!
To get a better grasp of what (or, how awesome) snakes are, Bored Panda got in touch with Elvya Dulcimer, the mastermind behind Snakes With Hats, which is a Facebook and also Reddit page and online community that is exactly what it sounds like—a place that serves as a user-generated compendium of pictures of snakes wearing hats and showing off their adorable sides.
If this sounds all too familiar, or if some of the submissions give you a sense of dejavu, it’s quite likely that you have also taken a glance at the Snakes With Hats article we’ve published a bit over a year ago. But be sure to check that one out too for more context and, of course, cutesy nope rope goodness.
Here Is One Truly Spectacular Snake I Got A Chance To See In Person!
I Got To Play With This Baby Asian Vine Snake! Look At That Face!
The Arabian Sand Boa Never Fails To Amuse Me, As It Strongly Resembles A Small Child’s Best Effort At Drawing A Snake
In our previous article, we discussed how folks keep snakes as pets for a number of reasons: they have great personalities, they are,as you can see, adorable, some folks get them to get over their fears, and they are not too hard to take care of.
"The difficulty in keeping snakes depends on the species of snake. You have easy beginner snakes like corn snakes that adapt to a range of environments, but you can go as hard as you want when it comes to keeping them. Most snakes will need a minimum enclosure of their full, stretched out length x1,5 and appropriate heat and lighting," elaborated Elvya.
I'm Dressed As The Stuffed Unicorn From "Despicable Me!"
Curious Cute Snake Wanting A Boop
Come On, Buddy, I Was Too Big For You To Eat Yesterday, And I'm Still Too Big Today
My albino checkered garter snake Flicky does this too. Never mind the fact that he's a glorified noodle, he really has no clue that he's so smol compared to people. He does look annoyed tho that his action elicits an "awwwww" instead of "please mr. snake, don't eat me."
Green Snake Hatchling
And, as you might have understood already, snakes come in all shapes and sizes, and that goes double for what they are like in their character.
"Some snakes are usually very social and docile, like corn snakes or ball pythons. Others can be a bit more cheeky and like to play dead, such as hognoses. Yet other snakes can act a bit more defensive when it comes to handling them and won't shy away from biting."
"The key here, as with everything animal-related, is research. The internet is full of stories and testimonials from snake keepers who will elaborate on the behavior of your preferred snake species," explained Elvya.
Happy Snek & Happy Human
Itty Bitty Snake With An Itty Bitty Top Hat. Like A Ssssssir! Quite!
My Mother-In-Law Knitted My Wife's Snake A Christmas Sweater
Baby Smiles Are To Die For!
This Precious Danger Noodle Could Be An Instagram Model
Since Elvya is the proud owner of several reptile species, including Neo the Red Tegu, we asked how do snakes generally coexist with other reptiles. And she explained that the rule of thumb in the reptile community is to not co-house most animals, especially if they are of different species. Yes, there can be exceptions to the rule, but it's not recommended.
Besides them trying to eat each other alive, there's always the risk of reptiles contracting diseases and spreading it amongst each other, especially if their lovely little human companions don't wash their hands and go fondle them for a selfie.
A Handsome Young Man Wearing His Homemade Hat
Our first Christmas together. He’s very understanding of my need to make him look cozy. His name is Mr. B, short for Mr. Bobinsky. He doesn’t love hats but he loves Christmas probably cause of the warmth and he loves that you all appreciate how handsome he is!
Tiny Danger Noodles
Don't be fooled by their smollness... these sneks are writing death threats.
The Look I Get When I Say Tomorrow Is Feeding Day Not Today
Today My Snake Turned 2
Leliana Is Here To Spread Peace And Love
I Sketched Out My Snake's Derpy Stare, Hope You Like It!
Do Very Small Festive Snakes Count?
Every article has to come to an end, but it’s not actually the end as you can jump to many other very nice locations from here (or keep scrolling—told you this ain’t the end).
You can check out our previous article on Snakes Without Hats, or you can go straight to the Snakes Without Hats page. But if you’ve had enough snakes (why would you though, they are hella cute), you can also check out our other cute articles about cute cats, cute dogs, cute beavers, cute hamsters, cute bugs, cute donkeys, and cute goats.
Who Is A Good Boy?
It's you! Yes, you're the good boy! Yes you are! *Incoherent sounds of babying*
I Made My Pet Snake Some Tiny Little Glasses
Smol Northern Brown Snake
A Beautiful Albino Ball Python Has A Good Look Around The Outdoors On A Nice Summer Day
Here Is My Tiny Snake Son Enjoying My Dice Tower
Went To A Pet Store And Saw This Cutie With A Dirt Hat
Pip Only Bleps At Cute People
Newest Noodle Is A Heckin Good Boy
Say Hello To Doug Dimmadome Owner Of The Dimmsdale Dimmadome
You Guys Like My New Choker? I Thought It Was Pretty Cute
My snek Toby would run laps around my neck like that. It is a wonderful neck massage.
Paradise Snake
Not Sure If Y'all Like Snakes Here, But Here's Ma Little Baby Girl
You’ve All Heard Of Nope Ropes And Danger Noodles, But Have You Heard Of Fear Spheres?
When You Have Multiple Bigger Hides But The Small Coconut Just Hits Different
Vary Rare Dragon Snake
Snears! (Snake Ears)
Thought This Snek Was A Blade Of Grass, Ended Up Being The Bestest Of Sneks
This is why I want to find a company that beings goats to my house to mow it rather than using a machine! I don't want to hurt any sentient blades of grass like this guy!
I Am My Own Blankey
Some People Think Snakes Are Gross. I Think My Little Charlie Is Cuter Than Most Dogs
Here's Worm Doing A Peek
Kinda looks like a duck, and the stuff around it looks like feathers!
This Photo Filled Me With Happiness
His gaze is piercing my heart and filling it with warmth
Congratulations, Gandalf! You Are A Daddy!
I Gave My Snake A Birdhouse
And The Award For Best Actor Goes To
Hmm? What's A Going On Over Ther
Boop The Danger Noodle Snoot!
Celebrating Easter With A Snake
As Ferocious As He Looks, He’s One Of The Most Docile Snakes I’ve Ever Owned. Meet Atlas
Heckin N E W B O Y E!
So Sneaky
"My Snake was using my notebook as shelter" is the new "my dog ate my homework" excuse
Gracie Made A Mother’s Day Heart For Me
Snoot
Got Games On Your Phone?
A Heckin' Spooky Snek
The Smallest Snek I’ve Ever Found In The Wild
Not Your Usual Yawning Awww, But She's My Blue Eyed Darling
Is This How Selfies Work?
Nervous About The Job Interview But Mom Says You Look So Handsome
She's Finally With Me! Meet Worm
Did You Hear About The Live Action Robin Hood Remake?
Dessstroyer Of Worlds
D..ddoes This Make My Snoot Look Big?
A lady should never have to worry about whether or not her snoot looks big. Madam, I will say, the answer is... never!
Banana Snek
Happy World Snake Day
I Didn't Think Snakes Could Be Cute, Until I Saw One In A Party Hat
Baby Snakes Are So Underrated Cute!
Not a baby it's a ring neck snake they come that small. We found them all the time on our farm.
My Girl Loves To Climb
Shelby Says Good Morning
The Perfect Snake Coil
Got A Snapshot Of My Snake Doing An Mlem After He Just Shed His Skin
Waffle The Baby Hognose Snake. He Is Grumpy That I’ve Woken Him From His Mighty Slumber
This Is My Legless White Giraffe
I'm Chilly, Even In South Florida! Stay Warm, Everyone!
Twin Sneks Are Heckin Glad To Finally Get Some Air
Snek Wishes To Join In On A Game Of Pool
Ahh! make sure not to let a ball hit its head! But that is very cute-
You Have Survived The Trial Of The Lawnmower, Thereby Earning Safe Passage Thru My Lands. Fare Thee Well, Oh Brave And Noble Serpent. Fare. Thee. Well
Poor little fella, I know he's glad he was granted a reprieve from the lawnmower trials and granted safe passage through their kingdom.
Adorable Hatchling Eastern Garter I Caught Last Summer
How To Train A Sragon
This Adorable Little Snek Helping Me Study Herps (Snakes, Lizards And Amphibians)
My Chonk Of A Girl, Sticker!
He Simply Crawls In It And Wear It Around
Happy Two Friends
10 Points To Slytherin!
I Woke Up To This Cute Face
New Snake
Is Snek? Is Birb?
Gorgeous Baby Scarlet King Rescued From My Den. I Set It Free In The Conservation Area Behind Our House
So freaking awesome! Edited to add; Red touches yellow, kill a fellow. Red touches black, friend of Jack. This little poem only holds true for Coral Snakes and King Snakes inside of the US, once you cross into Mexico there are no rules to the color variations.
Is My Tank Clean Yet Ma?
"Ohello Dere" Says This Adorable Clown Ball Python
I Lika Do, Da Cha Cha Cha
I'm Chiquita Banana and I'm here to say. Bananas have to ripen in a certain way.
Guess Who Turned 1 Year Old This Week? Happy Birthday Galadriel And Rohan!
Heat Seeking Sssnuggles
Origami The Snake. She Is Such A Beauty
Baby Snake Found A Cute Place To Hide
My New Baby Corn Snake Arthur!
When People Say Snakes Are Scary I Show Them This Picture Of My Not So Dangerous Noodle
A Well Behaved Danger Noodle Gets The Chin Rubs
Hondo In His Halloween Costume
Who's In The Mood For A Coconut?
Sweater For A Snake
Corn Snek Baby
Me Wearing A Hat. Don't Hate Me Cause You Ain't Me
My New Buddy I Recently Rescued From A Bad Home. Just Getting Out Of The Shower
Inosuke Wishes Everybody A Safe And Happy Thursday
Here's A Cute Picture Of My Snake Kevin!
My Corn Snake, Cicero, Getting Into The Christmas Spirit. Adopted Two Years Ago From The Colorado Reptile Humane Society
This Is My Snake, Dr Pasta
My Little Brother's New Hog Nose Snake. She's Currently 8'9 Inches
My Aunt Dressed Up Her Snake!
Sharp-Tailed Danger Noodle (So Smol)
This one looks different with all the little rings around it. I wonder what it is?
Hello, I Am Born Now
I Got Secret Snuggles With Mom Shh Don't Tell Bonnie
We’re The Little Giraffe
My Favorite Photo From My Trip To The Zoo Yesterday
Very Smol C U R L Y G U R L
Henlo Frens
A Beautiful Banana Clown Ball Python My Fiancés Dad Recently Bought. I Think This Is One Of The Coolest Clown Combos!
Cute Snake With Hat
My New Baby Boy! Banshee
Theodore Would Like To Wish Everyone A Good Morning
Well Howdy Y'all! - Naava, Wearing A Fluffy Pink Crocheted Snake-Sized Cowboy Hat
My Snek Ball
Boop Time? Hold My Snoot, Is Hevi
Mc Snakey
I Was Told I Should Get Into Modeling. What Do You Think?
I Turn Around From My Desk And See Him Perched Up Like This Watching Me
Who Said Snakes Can't Be Cute?
Merry Christmas From Luna
What A Cutie
Her Favorite Game... Hide-N-Sssssseek
Bonnie Was Right These Hats Are Amazing
I Can't Get Enough Of His Dopey Little Face
So I Herd Ya’ll Like Snakes? This Is Luna
Caught A Baby Snake At Work... So Smol
This Happy Little Guy
Happy Sssssaint Patrick's Day
Everyone, Meet Freya, Hatched 5/29. She Had Her 9th Successful Meal, No Skips, Since Hatching. She Came Home Yesterday
A Beautiful Carpet Python I’m Raising Up
My Chonk Of A Girl, Sticker!
I have an archetypal fear of snekes so cannot be around them. My body's response is scream and run. I will literally seize up. But these pictures are so cute and good to see pets that are so loved and treated like they should be.
This whole list made me go EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! As you can tell by my username, I love snakes. I have a corn snake that is so cute, but not as cute as these because we don't have a hat or anything for him. I LOVE this list
They really are, aren't they? But they are adorable derps!
Load More Replies...I really like snakes, I always have, it's just that I'm not always sure which are safe to be with. I really like the itty-bitty ones.
I love snakes and would get one but a) my parents wouldn’t want one and b) I love mice too much :(
I have an archetypal fear of snekes so cannot be around them. My body's response is scream and run. I will literally seize up. But these pictures are so cute and good to see pets that are so loved and treated like they should be.
This whole list made me go EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! As you can tell by my username, I love snakes. I have a corn snake that is so cute, but not as cute as these because we don't have a hat or anything for him. I LOVE this list
They really are, aren't they? But they are adorable derps!
Load More Replies...I really like snakes, I always have, it's just that I'm not always sure which are safe to be with. I really like the itty-bitty ones.
I love snakes and would get one but a) my parents wouldn’t want one and b) I love mice too much :(