snake
Unicode: 1F40D
Description
A green snake, typically depicted coiled or slithering, with distinct scales. The color and shape can vary slightly by platform.
Group:
Animals & Nature > animal-reptile
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Can represent danger, evil, temptation, wisdom, nature, or medicine, depending on context.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 6.0 (2010). Snakes have long been significant symbols in various mythologies, religions, and cultures worldwide, embodying diverse meanings from creation to destruction, healing to poison. Their imagery is potent in digital communication.
Usage Examples
- Referring to an animal: 'Saw a snake in the garden today! 🐍'
- Symbolizing danger or treachery: 'Be careful, that person is a real snake. 🐍'
- Representing the zodiac sign: 'Born in the year of the Snake 🐍'
- In a nature context: 'Hiking in the jungle, watch out for 🐍'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often associated with evil, temptation (Biblical serpent), or danger. Can also represent cunning or betrayal.
East Asian culture:
In some cultures, particularly Chinese, snakes are part of the zodiac and can symbolize wisdom, good fortune, or protection. In others, they may still carry connotations of danger or mystery.