MenuParentingBy Team Creative KidsUpdated: July 17, 2021Originally Published: March 26, 2021Image Credit: Marc Romanelli/Getty Images
Let’s face it, snakes don’t always get the best reputation. You might even have a fear of them. But we’re here to show you that these creatures are actually fascinating! With over 3,500 species worldwide, snakes come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some thrive on land while others glide through the sea, and many enjoy the heights of trees! Plus, snakes can make great pets. To help shift your perspective on one of our favorite reptiles, we’ve compiled a collection of snake coloring pages filled with intriguing facts about snakes that are sure to make you a fan too.
Coloring is a perfect indoor activity for kids, especially as we spend more time at home. This is an excellent chance to teach your little nature enthusiast about the different snake species — both venomous and non-venomous. That way, when they are outside enjoying the warmer weather, they’ll have a healthy appreciation and understanding of these cool reptiles. And once they’ve completed these coloring pages, the educational fun doesn’t have to stop! They can also explore our frog coloring pages, shark coloring pages, whale coloring pages, nature coloring pages, and more.
Free Snake Coloring Pages
Snake No. 1Download This PDF
This snake looks like it could have stepped out of a Disney film, don’t you think? It reminds us of Kaa from the animated classic The Jungle Book. A cunning Indian rock python, Kaa would do anything to catch Mowgli, but he never succeeds! Fun fact: Snakes lack visible ears but can still hear by sensing vibrations through their jawbones.
Snake No. 2Download This PDF
Want to teach your little one a big word? Tell them that snakes are ectotherms. This means these cold-blooded animals rely on external heat sources. That’s why you often see them basking in the sun to warm up and gain energy for activities like digestion. Fun fact: The inland taipan, found in Australia, is the most venomous snake in the world! And they can survive a year without food by slowing their metabolism by 72 percent.
Snake No. 3Download This PDF
Check out this little guy! He’s not out to harm you. Snakes use hissing as a defense mechanism to avoid confrontation. Most snakes will just try to escape when disturbed (the black mamba, the fastest snake, can reach speeds of 12.5 miles per hour!). If fleeing isn’t an option, they’ll hiss to warn you they’re ready to strike if necessary.
Snake No. 4Download This PDF
This lengthy snake is likely a type of python — one of the most impressive snake species. Reticulated pythons are believed to be the longest snakes in the world, with the longest recorded at nearly 33 feet! While most animals sniff with their noses, snakes use their tongues to smell! They even breathe somewhat through their skin, allowing them to dive deep underwater.
Snake No. 5Download This PDF
We think this snake is a Trimeresurus stejnegeri — a venomous tree viper from Asia, also known as Stejneger’s pit viper or Chinese tree viper. While stunning, these arboreal snakes should be admired from a distance, as their bite can deliver a potent hemotoxin. Did you know that the smallest snake is the Barbados threadsnake?
Snake No. 6Download This PDF
Here’s a mind-blowing fact: Snakes don’t have eyelids! Instead, they possess a transparent scale called a brille that covers each eye.
Snake No. 7Download This PDF
This snake looks wide awake! We wonder what time it is for him. Different species of snakes are active at varying times of the day or night, categorized as diurnal (active during the day), nocturnal (active at night), or crepuscular (active during dawn or dusk).
Snake No. 8Download This PDF
This may just be one of our favorite snakes! We’re calling it a mud snake. Nonvenomous and semi-aquatic, mud snakes are native to the southeastern U.S. They are easily recognized by their glossy black upper scales and reddish underbelly, forming beautiful patterns.
Snake No. 9Download This PDF
Contrary to popular belief, a triangular head is not always a sign of a venomous snake. Many non-venomous snakes have similar head shapes, and some flatten their heads when threatened to appear triangular. Snakes often get a bad reputation, but they’re not aggressive; they’ll only attack when feeling threatened.
Snake No. 10Download This PDF
What type of snake do you think this one is? Our guess is a reticulated python, which inhabits the tropical forests of coastal Southeast Asia.
Snake No. 11Download This PDF
King cobras are not to be trifled with. When threatened, they can raise their heads nearly six feet off the ground and spread their hoods to appear larger. They can also growl, a sound compared to an angry German shepherd. While they can hiss, their growl is equally intimidating.
Snake No. 12Download This PDF
Many stories feature snakes, from Aladdin’s Malcho to Master Viper from Kung Fu Panda! Don’t forget Sammy the Snake from Sesame Street! Ask your child who their favorite snake is and see if they can turn the snake above into their chosen serpent.
Click here to print all the free snake coloring pages at once! This article was originally published on March 26, 2021.
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Summary
This article presents a captivating collection of snake coloring pages designed to engage children while providing them with interesting facts about snakes. It highlights the various species, their characteristics, and promotes learning through coloring. The activity not only entertains kids but also educates them about the fascinating world of snakes, fostering respect and understanding for these creatures.
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