Snakes make fascinating, low-maintenance pets, and naming them is a chance to be creative. Since snakes don’t come when called, you’re free to pick whatever makes you smile, whether it’s a pun, a legend or a name that shows off their beautiful pattern.
Here are more than 100 snake names sorted by theme for ball pythons, corn snakes, king snakes and more.
Jump to: Funny snake puns · Mythical and legendary names · Names from colors and morphs · Cool and edgy names · Cute names for little snakes
Funny snake puns
Snake owners love a good pun, and these are some of the best.
- Sir Hiss: a noble hisser
- Hiss-tory: a snake with a past
- Danger Noodle: internet favorite
- Slinky: smooth mover
- Noodle: long and wiggly
- Monty Python: a comedy classic
- Hissy Elliott: a rapping snake
- Slytherin: very sneaky
- Nope Rope: for nervous guests
- Sssteve: extra s’s
- Hissper: a quiet snake
- Scaley Cooper: a movie-star snake
- Fang Shui: balanced energy
- Sneki: cute internet slang
- Wiggles: always moving
- Slithers: classic and fun
- Hiss Majesty: royalty
Mythical and legendary names
Snakes appear in myths and legends from every culture.
- Medusa: snake-haired Gorgon
- Jormungandr: the Norse world serpent
- Apophis: Egyptian serpent of chaos
- Quetzalcoatl: feathered serpent god
- Naga: serpent deity
- Kaa: a legendary jungle python
- Basilisk: king of serpents
- Hydra: many-headed serpent
- Ouroboros: the eternal serpent
- Typhon: father of monsters
- Leviathan: sea serpent
- Python: the Delphic serpent
- Kukulkan: Mayan serpent god
- Wadjet: Egyptian cobra goddess
- Ladon: guardian dragon-serpent
- Ryu: Japanese dragon
- Serpentine: snakelike and graceful
Names from colors and morphs
Corn snakes and ball pythons come in stunning morphs, so celebrate them.
- Banana: for a banana morph
- Pastel: soft colors
- Amber: golden orange
- Copper: shiny red-brown
- Onyx: sleek black
- Butter: pale yellow
- Candy: a candy cane corn
- Ghost: pale and silvery
- Blizzard: white morph
- Lavender: soft purple
- Tangerine: bright orange
- Mocha: brown tones
- Ivory: cream colored
- Ember: fiery red
- Pumpkin: orange
- Saffron: golden
- Jade: green tree python
Cool and edgy names
For a snake with attitude.
- Viper: sharp and fast
- Venom: dangerously cool
- Onyx: dark gemstone
- Shadow: silent and dark
- Blade: sleek and sharp
- Raven: dark and clever
- Ash: smoky grey
- Rogue: a rebel
- Spike: tough
- Jinx: bad luck for mice
- Havoc: causes chaos
- Neo: the chosen one
- Kobra: with a K
- Draco: the dragon
- Ziggy: zigzag pattern
- Ripley: brave and bold
- Riptide: powerful
Cute names for little snakes
Not every snake needs a scary name.
- Noodle: long and sweet
- Spaghetti: long and wiggly
- Pretzel: curls up
- Twizzler: twisty treat
- Ziti: little pasta
- Squiggles: wiggly
- Bean: small and cute
- Pickle: green and fun
- Button: tiny
- Gummy: like a gummy worm
- Ramen: noodle-like
- Doodle: squiggly line
- Taffy: stretchy
- Shoelace: thin and long
- Licorice: black and twisty
- Pip: tiny
- Sprinkles: for a speckled snake
Bonus snake names
Still looking? Here are a few more ideas: Asp, Boa Constrictor-son, Copperhead, Dusk, Eel, Flick, Glide, Hush, Izzy, Jet, Kink, Lasso, Mamba, Nyx, Orbit, Pharaoh.
How to choose from these snake names
Because snakes won’t respond to their names, you have total creative freedom. Many keepers choose names that match their snake’s morph, such as Banana or Ghost, or a pun that makes visitors laugh. Think about how big your snake will grow, too: a tiny hatchling named Noodle might become a five-foot ball python.
- Since snakes don’t respond to their names, pick a name that brings you joy.
- Highlight your snake’s morph or pattern for a name that’s unique to them.
- Make sure the name feels right for a snake that might grow to five feet or more.
- If you keep several snakes, choose a theme like pasta, gemstones or mythology.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a good name for a ball python?
Monty, Banana, Noodle, Medusa and Kaa are popular ball python names.
What are funny snake names?
Danger Noodle, Sir Hiss, Nope Rope and Hiss-tory always get a laugh.
Do snakes know their names?
No, snakes don’t respond to names, so choose one that makes you happy.
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