Your pet snakes need names too — if only to have something more interesting than, “my ball pythons have no names, so I just slapped a number on their enclosures.”
Funny as that may sound, it’s fun to come up with names that suit the snake — like Noodler, Slinky, or Rosie. In any case, have a little fun while you decided on a name for your new friend. Even if they don’t learn to respond in the same way our four-legged pets, it’s worth taking the time to pick a name you’ll love saying!
So, here is our best, most complete list of awesome pet snake names to give you a little inspiration.
Hollywood and Entertainment Inspired Pet Snake Names
Sometimes, people and movies give us perfect names to tweak a little for our pets. Ana-konda, Hisstopher Walken, and more are just waiting for a new home.
- Ana-Konda Slywater would be great for a big snake — even though our favorite sci-fi villain turned to the light at the end, he was still pretty bad.
- Benedict Cobrabatch — great for a false water cobra or an actual cobra.
- Captain Dan —Forrest Gump fans will recognize this name.
- Dr. Jones — This is for Indiana Jones fans. The snake-fearing movie archaeologist was notorious for hating snakes.
- Hogrid — Perfect for a hognose snake!
- Adam Slitherstrong
- Cirque du Slither
- David Hisselhoff
- Edward NoHands
- Harley Quin — terrific for piebald snakes.
- Hisstopher Walken
- Hissy Elliot
- Indy
- Jafaar
- Kaa
- Lennon
- Monty the Python
- Reese Slitherspoon
- Rodney Dangernoodle
- Severus Snake
- Slim Snakey
- Slytherin
- Smaug
- Smeagol
- Swamp Thing
- Toothless
- William Snakespeare
- Zsa Zsa Gaboa
History, Mythology, and Fairy Tale Inspired Pet Snake Names
If something more traditional is your thing, here are some you may like. Anything from the snake-bitten Egyptian queen, Cleopatra to Genghis Khan are up for grabs with a punishing amount of puns.
- Asclepius
- Apep
- Gorgon
- Snake Antony
- Anubis
- Apophis
- Wadjet
- Asmodeus
- Basilisk
- Cadeucus
- Corra
- Cleopatra
- Draco
- Dracula
- Eopsin
- Fanghis Khan
- The Huntsma
- Hydra
- Ivy
- Jörmungandr
- Julius Squeezer
- Kundalini
- Leopold
- Lilith
- Lucifer
- Luigi
- Ningishzida
- Mushussu
- Master P (for python, pit viper, etc.)
- Medusa
- Merlin
- Mystic
- Nyx
- Naga or Nagini
- Obelisk
- Ouraboros
- Pharaoh
- Phoenix
- Pythagoras
- Rip van Winkless
Food Inspired Pet Snake Names
Because — why not? Some snake names are perfectly inspired by food. For example, a blood python named Jelly Roll, or a banana ball python named Chiquita!
- Absinthe — Historically, the green in this drink came from different medicinal and psychoactive herbs like wormwood. It gained notoriety in France during the 1800s as part of a campaign led by French winemakers, leading to the outlawing of the drink nearly worldwide.
- Basil
- Caramel
- Candy Corn
- Cream Corn
- Churro
- Chiquita
- Cinnamon Roll
- Cinnamon Stick
- Fettuccini Alfreda/Alfredo
- Fangless Wonder
- Jelly Roll
- Licorice
- Linguine
- Noodles
- Noodler
- Oreo
- Pesto
- Pickle
- Ramen
- Snicker Noodle
- Snickers
- Spaghetti
- Taffy
- Twix
- Twister
- Vermicelli (for a skinny snake)
- Wormwood
Color and Gemstone Inspired Pet Snake Names
Snakes are some of the most varied reptiles in the world. Over 4,000 species sport nearly every color of the rainbow, and often multiple colors.
To make it a little more interesting, the names for many gemstones and natural items are directly tied to specific colors. You could call a black snake Ebony, Onyx, or Coalie. Maybe you have a green tree python — Emerald, Jade, or Forrest could work.
- Amber
- Amethyst
- Citrine
- Coalie
- Ebony
- Emerald
- Forrest
- Garnet
- Goldie
- Grass
- Ivory
- Jasper
- Jade
- Jet
- Moonstone
- Obsidian
- Onyx
- Opal
- Red
- Ruby
- Sapphire
- Serpentine
- Silver
Silly Pet Snake Names
Of course, many of the names on our list are silly. But some are a little sillier than others and don’t fit neatly into any of the other categories.
- Coils
- Cuddles
- Curly
- Daisy
- Danger
- Danger Noodle
- Fireball
- Fluffy
- Ghost
- Hissan Tell
- Hiss-terical
- Hisssstory
- Lady Legless
- Legs
- Lips
- Lithium
- Longissimo
- Long John Slider
- Manny Scales
- Marshmallow
- Mellow Noodle
- Mellow Yellow
- Nofeet
- Precious
- Q-Ball
- Queen of Hearts
- Raven
- Rainbow
- Rattle McSnake
- Rosie
- Pythia
- Pythonia
- Rebel
- Sir Pent
- Sir Hissalot
- Sir Squeezealot
- Sleepy
- Slim von Sneaky
- Slinky
- Snake Charming
- Slyder
- Sneaky
- Snek
- Snickernoodle
- Snickers
- Snoot-Boopn’
- Snookems
- Snuggles
- Snuggy
- Spike
- Stealth
- Stretch
- Stripes
- Squiggles
- Tangle
- Valium
- Worm
Pet Snake Names Inspired by Natural Disasters
In like a lion, out like a lamb…or was it snake? No matter! There are plenty of weather and other natural phenomena to inspire your snake-naming endeavors.
- Avalanche
- Blizzard
- Chilly
- Cloud
- Earthquake
- Eclipse
- Hailstorm
- Hurricane
- Rainbow
- Rock Slider
- Slippery Slope
- Shakey Snakey
- Snow
- Storm Tornado
- Summer
- Sunshine
- Tremor
- Typhoon
- Tsunami
- Vortex
- Winter
Intimidating or Creepy Pet Snake Names
Of course, there has to be a category for those snakes whose owners want something else. Not your normal, run-of-the-mill name. Something that inspires fear. Perhaps.
- Banshee
- Belladonna
- Chaos
- Decay
- Destroyer of Rats
- Discord
- Doom
- Fang Slayer
- Fury
- Ice Queen
- Kraken
- Maul
- Mayhem
- Nightmare
- Night Terror
- Phantom
- Poison
- Punisher
- Roadkill
- Rogue
- Riot
- Ripley — Technically movie-inspired, but Ripley made the Aliens run for their lives.
- Shadow
- Scourge
- Scimitar
- Skull Crusher
- Stiletto
- Titan
- Titanoboa
- Venom
How to Choose a Name for your Pet Snake
Unless you’d like to randomly choose a name from our list, take a moment and think about your snake’s species, color pattern, sex, and morph type. Those traits are all helpful factors in your decision. Also, consider your snake’s personality, whether it’s friendly, cranky, or shy. Then, decide if you want a funny, scary, or serious name.
Many pet snake owners take great pleasure naming their legless companions something that makes people smile. After all, not everyone loves snakes and if a silly or unusual name helps their friends relax a little, it may be worth it.
On the other hand, terrifying names can be fun too.
Whatever you decide, own it. Enjoy the giggles or notoriety that it brings and most importantly, enjoy your pet snake. Take the time and develop the relationship reptile keepers know is possible with these fascinating creatures and savor it.
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