Naming your pet snake
Naming your pet snake is just as important as picking the right kind of snake. There are a few things to think about when considering your snake’s name. Here are the categories we have split our names into:
Color-based namesSpecies-based namesSize-based namesClassic snake namesPop-culture names
Take a look through our list and see which one best fits your new, slithery friend.
20+ Incredible Names For Your Pet Snake
We have broken this name down by category. Take a look at the options below!
Color-based snake names
Greenie There are a few species of snake that can come in a beautiful bright green or an earthy emerald. Either way, Greenie is a great name for a snake that takes pride in its color and how well it blends in! If your snake is great at hiding in the greenery of his habitat, Greenie is a great option. Pinky Pink snakes are rare, but they exist out there. One of the most notable is the rosy boa from southwest America. Pinky is also a great name for a snake that loves to wrap itself around your finger, too. If your snake is extra snuggly or pink (or both!), Pinky is a great option. Ebony or Obsidian Black is one of the most common colors that snakes come in. If your reptilian friend is exceptionally dark and glossy, Ebony could be a solid option. Ebony is a material that is well-known for its beautiful black sheen, a feature that many snakes share. If Ebony isn’t doing it for you, Obsidian might be a great secondary option. Copper Hopefully you like this name because of the copper color your snake has, not because it’s a copperhead (a highly venomous snake). Copper is a name for a snake that is energetic, bright, and has beautiful brown colorations across its body.
Species-based snake names
There are a LOT of potential species, but we are only going to cover a few of the most common. Here is a quick bulleted list. Ball Pythons
Bam BamPieNoodleCurlyPeterPam
Corn Snakes
CornyMaizeNigelTortillaRamenLacy
Boa Constrictors
GrippyBasilLollyAlphaBoa
California Kingsnake
KingRegalRattle (they shake their tails)ApolloDanger
Rat Snakes
RattyRickyBlackySlitherSlinkyMusty (they occasionanly use musk glands to repel predators)
Milk Snakes
MilkyLactoseCowMoo MooSneaky (they mimic dangerous snakes but aren’t dangerous themselves)Mimic (same as above)
Size-based names
Some snakes are going to get really large. Some boa constrictors and pythons, for example, can grow to an incredible 18 feet long. If you know that your pet snake is going to be a big boy (or girl), it might be worth it to give them a deserving name! Even more, when they are little and don’t match their name, it can be especially cute. For large snakes
FattyPhatSlinkyChunkChunksChunkyHunkBiggyThickemsTaba (Filipino for fat)Gordo (Spanish for fat)KongTubby
For small snakes:
SlipCuddlesThreadWhiskerBooBabyCandyDotJojoBoBubblesPipWinkZipPebble
Classic snake names
These names may be generic, but there is a reason for it! A classic name for a classic snake; can anyone blame you? Here are a few classic names for snakes that you may or may not have heard of, but they will fit almost any snake, regardless of species or color. Slither Snakes slither, simple as that! There is just something about the way that “Slither” rolls of the tongue that makes you feel like it’s perfect for a snake. Since all snakes slither, this one will fit any reptilian friend of yours. Slider Similar to Slither, just with a different twist. Snake names that start with an “s” seem to work in almost every situation. Hiss Most species of snake have the ability to hiss, even if they don’t do it often. Still abiding by the rule that names with “s” in them seem to work, this is a classic example. Fang Hopefully, your pet snake doesn’t have any fangs, or you might be in some trouble! Still, even if they can’t actually hurt you, it might make them feel good to know that you respect their cousins that can. Scales All snakes have scales! In fact, it’s one of their defining features. Scales (or the variation, Scaley) is a solid name for anyone looking to name their snake something that brings attention to their colorations or patterns. In many species of snake, their scales can be lovely.
Pop-culure snake names
We saved the best for last! There are some great snakes or snake-like creatures in the world of pop culture. Here are a few of the best we could think of. The name of your ex Want to be forever reminded that your ex is a snake? Literally, name your snake after them. Revenge never tasted ssssoooo sweet. Medusa The Greek classic. Medusa is a mythical creature who turns people who look at her into stone. One of her defining features? Her hair is completely made out of snakes. Nagini, Slytherin, or Severus All the Harry Potter fans should know this one! These three names represent someone in the Harry Potter world that is close to a snake or has a name fitting for a snake. Nagini is the snake that is always with Voldemort, Slytherin is the name for a great wizard with Parseltongue (he can speak to snakes), and Severus is Snape’s first name. Jafaar The villain from Alladin is famous for turning into a snake and carrying his famous snake staff wherever he goes. Kaa The snake that tries to eat Mowgli in The Jungle Book is named Kaa! He’s a python and has a short, simple name that any snake would be happy to have.
