Some time ago a wise person decided to doodle hands on a cute pic of a snake he found. The result was so satisfying, he shared it on the internet. And then the doodle war began.
Some time ago we asked our readers to take part in this war, and we are so glad we did. Snakes don't always have the best reputation and are certainly not the cutest, but it turns out that all they needed were some expressive arms and hands!
This list, collected by Bored Panda, is a celebration of the serpent, slightly modified for our viewing pleasure. It gives you a whole new perspective on our slithery friends! Turns out there is less to fear than maybe you thought, because snakes are 'armless, after all...
Scroll down to check them out for yourself, and let us know what you think in the comments!
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According to National Geographic, there are more than 3,000 species of snakes on the planet and they’re found everywhere except in Antarctica, Iceland, Ireland, Greenland, and New Zealand. About 600 species are venomous, and only about 200—seven percent—are able to kill or significantly wound a human.
"Nonvenomous snakes, which range from harmless garter snakes to the not-so-harmless python, dispatch their victims by swallowing them alive or constricting them to death. Whether they kill by striking with venom or squeezing, nearly all snakes eat their food whole, in sometimes astoundingly large portions."
Hey, Gurl
Jazz Snake
"Almost all snakes are covered in scales and as reptiles, they’re cold blooded and must regulate their body temperature externally. Scales serve several purposes: They trap moisture in arid climates and reduce friction as the snake moves. There have been several species of snakes discovered that are mostly scaleless, but even those have scales on their bellies.
Snakes also have forked tongues, which they flick in different directions to smell their surroundings. That lets them know when danger—or food—is nearby."
Who Ate My Sandwich Again
This one should be higher up! Angry snake neighbour shouting “Get off my lawn!“ at the kids. Lol
"Snakes have several other ways to detect a snack. Openings called pit holes in front of their eyes sense the heat given off by warm-blooded prey. And bones in their lower jaws pick up vibrations from rodents and other scurrying animals. When they do capture prey, snakes can eat animals up to three times bigger than their head is wide because their lower jaws unhinge from their upper jaws. Once in a snake’s mouth, the prey is held in place by teeth that face inward, trapping it there."
I Need My Morning Coffee
"About once a month snakes shed their skin, a process called ecdysis that makes room for growth and gets rid of parasites. They rub against a tree branch or other object, then slither out of their skin head first, leaving it discarded inside-out."
Oh Stop It You...
The Hills Are Alive With The Sound Of Music!
Shy Snake
Most snakes lay eggs, but some species—like sea snakes—give live birth to young. Very few snakes pay any attention to their eggs, with the exception of pythons, which incubate their eggs.
Not Sure
"So You Didn't Wash Your Dishes After All"
My Oldest Grandslither, Santiago, With Snarms
There are roughly a hundred snake species listed by the IUCN Red List as endangered, typically due to habitat loss from development."
There are even such terrifying things as flying snakes, which sounds like the stuff of nightmares!
Valerie!! Whyyy??
Excited Snake
Come At Me Bro
Oh Snoot, She’s Got A Knife! Run!
Snake The Drummer
Why Are You Looking At Me Like That
Fist Bump
Daydreaming
Hmmm
What Ya Lookin At?
Feed Me!
Lil Snek Dab
Harry Snekker
Let Me Take A Quick Shower
Hmm, Quite
Yup, It's Grass
Looks like he's been dipped in bleach. Does anyone know if this this normal colouring for this species of snake, or is it a mutation?
It's a mutation that is bred in captivity quite often now. It's called piebald.
Load More Replies...Are you sure? It could be a bunch of really spiky green dirt. We should call a specialist.
Im Not Talking To You
You Want To Fight?
Shouting Snook Boy
Getting Ready In The Morning
Feeding Time
Good Job
it's like in movies when there's a battle so the one guy hides but cheers on the other guy.
Beep...boop...i'm A Robot Snake (Robot Dance)
What A Lovely Day For Gardening!
Angry Arms Noodle
This is a hognose - angry and hungry are their specialties. Good snek choice.
What's Up?
Ah, Life, Such Mystery
Dancing In The Rain
Snakes With Arms Are Awesome
The Creation Of Adam
Free Me!
Shy Snake
Nokia Snek
Byeeeee
Wazaap
Pls Don't Leave
Snake The Dancer
Also Legs
Welcome To My Office
In A Club With The Girls
Snake Has A Question
Hide And Seek
Hi
It’s Popeye The Snailor Man!
I See What You're Saying
Hmm...
Did You Do The Laundry?
I Don't Know
Captain Snarms Is Here To Snave The Day!
Cat-Snake
Snake Found Something
Ive Found My People
Wanna See My Collection?
Snake Is Happy To See You!
Dammit Human
Oh, This Is So Embarrassing
Hide Me, Human!
Music's Too Loud
Halloo Mah Friends I Am Bowtie Snek
Just Chillin
Dad Snake
Angry Snake
Oh Hey!
All Clear
Well Ill Be Damned
Poorly Drawn Anime Snakes Anyone?
Rule Change, Liz With Legs Ok Now
I love the almost iridescent colours on this snake, they're beautiful!
Body Builder Snake
Angry
Hmmmmyes
Slurp
Hey Buddy!
So... Close...
Fedora Snake
Oh God Why?
snakes with eyebrows is a thing I didn't know I needed in my life.
I have a huge fear of snakes but I really enjoyed these photos. Thanks. <3
I wonder what people from the past would think if they saw that more people today think snakes are adorable.
Hilarious? Really? You should watch Louis CK's special "Hilarious" where he address the use of that word.
snakes with eyebrows is a thing I didn't know I needed in my life.
I have a huge fear of snakes but I really enjoyed these photos. Thanks. <3
I wonder what people from the past would think if they saw that more people today think snakes are adorable.
Hilarious? Really? You should watch Louis CK's special "Hilarious" where he address the use of that word.